EndeavourvsAmarillo

Endeavour (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) 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

Amarillo

Aroma

Alpha acid

7–11%

Beta acid

5.5–8%

Total oil

1–2.3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Endeavour

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Amarillo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyGrapefruit

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberryLime

Only in Amarillo

FloralTropicalCitrusOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank

Property

PropertyEndeavourAmarillo
Alpha acid5–10.6%7–11%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%5.5–8%
Co-humulone30–36%21–24%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL1–2.3 mL
Myrcene27–37%40–70%
Humulene3–10%19–24%
Caryophyllene-7–10%
Farnesene5–8%6–9%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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