CashmerevsEndeavour

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

Cashmere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.7–9.1%

Beta acid

3.3–7.1%

Total oil

1.2–1.4 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 Cashmere

  • 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

Lime

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonPeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandyHerbal

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberrySpicyGrapefruit

Property

PropertyCashmereEndeavour
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%5–10.6%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%3.8–5.3%
Co-humulone22–24%30–36%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL1.1–1.8 mL
Myrcene39–42%27–37%
Humulene26–29%3–10%
Caryophyllene11–13%-
Farnesene0–1%5–8%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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