
Progress T90 200g is the larger pack of this gentle English hop, ideal if you brew bitters and milds often. Bred at Wye College as a replacement for Fuggle, it is milder and less earthy, with sweet grass, floral and mint notes.
Hop profile
- Origin: UK, Wye College; seedling of WGV, released for growing in 1964
- Alpha acid: around 6-7.5% (British Hop Association)
- Aroma: sweet grass, floral, mint, soft fruit
- Type: dual purpose: bittering and late hopping
How to use it
Bitter with it at the start of the boil for a full, rounded bitterness, or add it late and as a dry hop for a subtle traditional aroma. Alpha acid changes from crop to crop, so check the figure on your pack and scale your recipe with our Hops Alpha Adjustment calculator.
Who it's for
Home brewers making milds, bitters, English pale ales and golden ales who want a smooth, approachable hop character. T90 pellets are the standard form for home brewing - consistent, easy to weigh and easy to store. Keep the opened pack sealed and cold; our hop storage guide explains how.
A 100g pack is also available: Progress (T90 Pellet).
Related hops
- Fuggles - the classic it was bred to replace
- Goldings - traditional English aroma
- East Kent Goldings - the Kent classic