EndeavourvsBramling Cross
Endeavour and Bramling Cross are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Endeavour
Alpha acid
5–10.6%
Beta acid
3.8–5.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Bramling Cross
Alpha acid
5–8%
Beta acid
2.3–3.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Endeavour
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Bramling Cross
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantLoganberrySpicy
Only in Endeavour
GrapefruitLime
Only in Bramling Cross
VanillaLemon
Property
| Property | Endeavour | Bramling Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–10.6% | 5–8% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–5.3% | 2.3–3.2% |
| Co-humulone | 30–36% | 33–35% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.8 mL | 0.7–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–37% | 35–37% |
| Humulene | 3–10% | 29–31% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 14–16% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 0–2% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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