ColumbusvsEndeavour

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

Columbus

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–18%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 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 Columbus

  • 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

Black currantSpicy

Only in Columbus

EarthyLicoriceCurryCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis

Only in Endeavour

LoganberryGrapefruitLime

Property

PropertyColumbusEndeavour
Alpha acid14–18%5–10.6%
Beta acid4.5–6%3.8–5.3%
Co-humulone28–35%30–36%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1.1–1.8 mL
Myrcene45–55%27–37%
Humulene9–14%3–10%
Caryophyllene6–10%-
Farnesene0–1%5–8%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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