EndeavourvsAzacca

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

Endeavour

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–10.6%

Beta acid

3.8–5.3%

Total oil

1.1–1.8 mL

United Kingdom

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Endeavour

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Azacca

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyGrapefruit

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberryLime

Only in Azacca

MangoPapayaOrangeLemonPineappleGrassyTropicalCitrus

Property

PropertyEndeavourAzacca
Alpha acid5–10.6%14–16%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%4–5.5%
Co-humulone30–36%38–45%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL1.6–2.5 mL
Myrcene27–37%46–55%
Humulene3–10%14–18%
Caryophyllene-8–12%
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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