PROGRESS Alpha acid 4-8% Ref: HOPPROG0408 BREWING QUALITY Similar flavor to Fuggle but slightly sweeter and usually providing a softer, more mellow bitterness; acceptable, cost effective replacement for Fuggle. Is used in Ale, Bitter, ESB, Porter. ORIGIN / HISTORY UK origin. Developed at Wye College in 1951 from WGV and released in 1964 as a wilt-tolerant alternative to Fuggle. AGRONOMICS Tolerant to wilt; susceptible to both powdery and downy mildew. Type T90 Hop Pellets ACID COMPONENTS Alpha Acids 4 - 8% w/w Beta Acids 1.8 - 2.7% w/w Cohumulone 25 - 30% of alpha acids OIL COMPONENTS Total Oil 0.5 - 0.8 mls/100 grams Caryophyllene 14% of whole oil Type Leaf Hops Farnesene 0.12% of whole oil Humulene 47% of whole oil Myrcene 26% of whole oil Possible Substitutions: Goldings, Fuggles