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
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
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 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
| Property | Centennial | Endeavour |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 5–10.6% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 30–36% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.1–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 27–37% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 3–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–8% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |