BobekvsEndeavour

Bobek (bittering) and Endeavour (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Bobek

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–9.3%

Beta acid

4–6.6%

Total oil

0.7–4 mL

Slovenia

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 Bobek

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Endeavour

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Bobek

PineFloral

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberrySpicyGrapefruitLime

Property

PropertyBobekEndeavour
Alpha acid3.5–9.3%5–10.6%
Beta acid4–6.6%3.8–5.3%
Co-humulone26–31%30–36%
Total oil0.7–4 mL1.1–1.8 mL
Myrcene30–45%27–37%
Humulene13–19%3–10%
Caryophyllene4–6%-
Farnesene4–7%5–8%
OriginSloveniaUnited Kingdom
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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