CitravsEndeavour

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

Citra

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–15%

Beta acid

3–4.5%

Total oil

1.5–3 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 Citra

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

GrapefruitLime

Only in Citra

CitrusPeachMelonFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberrySpicy

Property

PropertyCitraEndeavour
Alpha acid10–15%5–10.6%
Beta acid3–4.5%3.8–5.3%
Co-humulone20–35%30–36%
Total oil1.5–3 mL1.1–1.8 mL
Myrcene60–70%27–37%
Humulene7–13%3–10%
Caryophyllene5–8%-
Farnesene0–1%5–8%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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