EndeavourvsChinook

Endeavour and Chinook 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

Chinook

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–15%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

1–2.7 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Endeavour

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

When to pick Chinook

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyGrapefruit

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberryLime

Only in Chinook

PineResinDankCannabis

Property

PropertyEndeavourChinook
Alpha acid5–10.6%11.5–15%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%3–4%
Co-humulone30–36%27–35%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL1–2.7 mL
Myrcene27–37%20–30%
Humulene3–10%18–24%
Caryophyllene-9–11%
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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