EndeavourvsGlacier

Endeavour and Glacier 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

Glacier

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

3.3–9.7%

Beta acid

5.4–10%

Total oil

0.5–1.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Endeavour

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Glacier

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberrySpicyGrapefruitLime

Only in Glacier

PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar

Property

PropertyEndeavourGlacier
Alpha acid5–10.6%3.3–9.7%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%5.4–10%
Co-humulone30–36%11–16%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL0.5–1.5 mL
Myrcene27–37%35–45%
Humulene3–10%25–35%
Caryophyllene-8–13%
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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