EndeavourvsCascade

Endeavour and Cascade 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

Cascade

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4.5–9%

Beta acid

4.8–7.5%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Endeavour

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

When to pick Cascade

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyGrapefruit

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberryLime

Only in Cascade

FloralCitrusPine

Property

PropertyEndeavourCascade
Alpha acid5–10.6%4.5–9%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%4.8–7.5%
Co-humulone30–36%30–40%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL0.7–2.5 mL
Myrcene27–37%45–60%
Humulene3–10%8–20%
Caryophyllene-3–9%
Farnesene5–8%3–9%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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