EndeavourvsAdmiral

Endeavour (dual purpose) and Admiral (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Endeavour

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–10.6%

Beta acid

3.8–5.3%

Total oil

1.1–1.8 mL

United Kingdom

Admiral

Bittering

Alpha acid

13–16.2%

Beta acid

4.8–6.1%

Total oil

1–1.7 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Endeavour

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Admiral

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberrySpicyGrapefruitLime

Only in Admiral

OrangeTeaFreshPineCitrusResinHerbal

Property

PropertyEndeavourAdmiral
Alpha acid5–10.6%13–16.2%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%4.8–6.1%
Co-humulone30–36%37–45%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL1–1.7 mL
Myrcene27–37%39–48%
Humulene3–10%23–26%
Caryophyllene-6–8%
Farnesene5–8%0–2%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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