EndeavourvsBobek

Endeavour (dual purpose) and Bobek (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

Bobek

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–9.3%

Beta acid

4–6.6%

Total oil

0.7–4 mL

Slovenia

Key differences

When to pick Endeavour

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Bobek

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberrySpicyGrapefruitLime

Only in Bobek

PineFloral

Property

PropertyEndeavourBobek
Alpha acid5–10.6%3.5–9.3%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%4–6.6%
Co-humulone30–36%26–31%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL0.7–4 mL
Myrcene27–37%30–45%
Humulene3–10%13–19%
Caryophyllene-4–6%
Farnesene5–8%4–7%
OriginUnited KingdomSlovenia
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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