Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Endeavour
Alpha acid
5–10.6%
Beta acid
3.8–5.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Endeavour
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResinHerbal
Only in Endeavour
Black currantLoganberrySpicyGrapefruitLime
Property
| Property | Admiral | Endeavour |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 5–10.6% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 3.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 30–36% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 1.1–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 27–37% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 3–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 5–8% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
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