EndeavourvsCentennial
Endeavour and Centennial 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
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 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 Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Endeavour
Black currantLoganberrySpicyLime
Only in Centennial
PineCitrusFloralTangerine
Property
| Property | Endeavour | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–10.6% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–5.3% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–36% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.8 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–37% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 3–10% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |