Endeavour
Alpha acid
5–10.6%
Beta acid
3.8–5.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 Columbus
- 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
Black currantSpicy
Only in Endeavour
LoganberryGrapefruitLime
Only in Columbus
EarthyLicoriceCurryCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Endeavour | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–10.6% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–5.3% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 30–36% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.8 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–37% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 3–10% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |