Endeavour
Alpha acid
5–10.6%
Beta acid
3.8–5.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Endeavour
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Eroica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Endeavour
Black currantLoganberrySpicyGrapefruitLime
Only in Eroica
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Property
| Property | Endeavour | Eroica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–10.6% | 7.3–14.9% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–5.3% | 3–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 30–36% | 40% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.8 mL | 0.8–1.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–37% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 3–10% | 0–1% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–13% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |