AzaccavsEndeavour

Azacca and Endeavour are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 mL

United States

Endeavour

Dual purpose

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 Azacca

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Endeavour

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitSpicy

Only in Azacca

MangoPapayaOrangeLemonPineappleGrassyTropicalCitrus

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberryLime

Property

PropertyAzaccaEndeavour
Alpha acid14–16%5–10.6%
Beta acid4–5.5%3.8–5.3%
Co-humulone38–45%30–36%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL1.1–1.8 mL
Myrcene46–55%27–37%
Humulene14–18%3–10%
Caryophyllene8–12%-
Farnesene0–1%5–8%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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