ClustervsEndeavour

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

Cluster

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5.5–9%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

0.4–1 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 Cluster

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Endeavour

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Cluster

FloralEarthySweet

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberrySpicyGrapefruitLime

Property

PropertyClusterEndeavour
Alpha acid5.5–9%5–10.6%
Beta acid4.5–6%3.8–5.3%
Co-humulone33–43%30–36%
Total oil0.4–1 mL1.1–1.8 mL
Myrcene38–46%27–37%
Humulene15–20%3–10%
Caryophyllene8–10%-
Farnesene0–1%5–8%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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