EndeavourvsChallenger
Endeavour and Challenger 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
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Endeavour
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Challenger
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Endeavour
Black currantLoganberrySpicyGrapefruitLime
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Property
| Property | Endeavour | Challenger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–10.6% | 6.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–5.3% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–36% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.8 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–37% | 30–42% |
| Humulene | 3–10% | 24–26% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Northdown