EndeavourvsColumbus

Endeavour and Columbus 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

Columbus

Dual purpose

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

PropertyEndeavourColumbus
Alpha acid5–10.6%14–18%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%4.5–6%
Co-humulone30–36%28–35%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene27–37%45–55%
Humulene3–10%9–14%
Caryophyllene-6–10%
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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