EndeavourvsEroica

Endeavour (dual purpose) and Eroica (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Endeavour

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–10.6%

Beta acid

3.8–5.3%

Total oil

1.1–1.8 mL

United Kingdom

Eroica

Bittering

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

PropertyEndeavourEroica
Alpha acid5–10.6%7.3–14.9%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%3–5.3%
Co-humulone30–36%40%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL0.8–1.3 mL
Myrcene27–37%55–65%
Humulene3–10%0–1%
Caryophyllene-7–13%
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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