EndeavourvsHerald

Endeavour and Herald 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

Herald

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–13%

Beta acid

4.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.9 mL

United Kingdom

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 Herald

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Grapefruit

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberrySpicyLime

Only in Herald

OrangeCitrusClean

Property

PropertyEndeavourHerald
Alpha acid5–10.6%9–13%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%4.5–5.5%
Co-humulone30–36%35–37%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL1–1.9 mL
Myrcene27–37%39–41%
Humulene3–10%14–16%
Caryophyllene-6–8%
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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