CentennialvsEndeavour

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

Centennial

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–3 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 Centennial

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

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

Grapefruit

Only in Centennial

PineCitrusFloralTangerine

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberrySpicyLime

Property

PropertyCentennialEndeavour
Alpha acid7–12%5–10.6%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%3.8–5.3%
Co-humulone23–30%30–36%
Total oil1–3 mL1.1–1.8 mL
Myrcene55–65%27–37%
Humulene10–20%3–10%
Caryophyllene5–7%-
Farnesene0–1%5–8%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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