Endeavour
Alpha acid
5–10.6%
Beta acid
3.8–5.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 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 Citra
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitLime
Only in Endeavour
Black currantLoganberrySpicy
Only in Citra
CitrusPeachMelonFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Endeavour | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–10.6% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–5.3% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–36% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.8 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–37% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 3–10% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |