{"product_id":"progress-whole-leaf-hops-100g","title":"Progress Hops – Whole Leaf 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProgress Whole Leaf Hops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgress hops\u003c\/strong\u003e are a UK aroma variety developed as a smoother, slightly stronger alternative to Fuggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey offer soft herbal, floral, and light spicy notes, making them ideal for English-style ales that need subtle hop presence and gentle complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for late boil or whirlpool additions where their delicate aroma can shine without adding harsh bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProgress Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5–2.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbal, floral, mild spice, soft fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuggle, East Kent Goldings, Willamette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aroma, late boil, whirlpool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProgress Hop Flavour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgress provides a clean, understated aroma with herbal and floral tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to Fuggle, it’s slightly more refined and rounded, with less earthiness and a touch of spice on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles for Progress Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgress fits naturally into British ale styles where malt is the focus and hop character should be soft and supporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Bitter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds gentle aroma without sharpness or clash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides floral lift and light spice over pale malt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Mild:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers a clean herbal background that won’t overshadow yeast or grain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrown Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complements nutty and caramel malts with subtle depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layers in delicate aroma beneath roasted malt base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProgress Hop Substitutes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgress hops\u003c\/strong\u003e can be substituted with other UK aroma varieties such as Fuggle, East Kent Goldings, or Willamette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuggle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthier and more rustic, but similar in usage and origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEast Kent Goldings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brighter and more floral, offering a sweeter top note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillamette:\u003c\/strong\u003e American-grown with a floral-herbal profile close to Progress in character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProgress Hop Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with hops like \u003cstrong\u003eFuggle, Challenger, and Northdown\u003c\/strong\u003e to add structure and aroma layering in English-style beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuggle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforces earthy and herbal character for malt-driven styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChallenger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds bitterness and subtle citrus to round out blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorthdown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduces resinous spice and floral complexity without overpowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewer’s Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgress is a great choice when you want a smoother hop than Fuggle, but still in the same stylistic family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works best when aroma is a background feature — think late boil, whirlpool, or in a blend to soften more aggressive hops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Faram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626091278679,"sku":"2718","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/4703_db258f3e-7f9f-40b3-9405-b27ccff9c6b2.jpg?v=1769253699","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/progress-whole-leaf-hops-100g","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}