ChinookvsEndeavour

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

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 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 Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Endeavour

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitSpicy

Only in Chinook

PineResinDankCannabis

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberryLime

Property

PropertyChinookEndeavour
Alpha acid11.5–15%5–10.6%
Beta acid3–4%3.8–5.3%
Co-humulone27–35%30–36%
Total oil1–2.7 mL1.1–1.8 mL
Myrcene20–30%27–37%
Humulene18–24%3–10%
Caryophyllene9–11%-
Farnesene0–1%5–8%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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