EndeavourvsHORT9909

Endeavour and HORT9909 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

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Endeavour

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick HORT9909

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Black currantSpicyLime

Only in Endeavour

LoganberryGrapefruit

Only in HORT9909

HaySweetCitrusLemonNoblePine

Property

PropertyEndeavourHORT9909
Alpha acid5–10.6%6–10%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%3–4%
Co-humulone30–36%27–29%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL-
Myrcene27–37%49–51%
Humulene3–10%11–13%
Caryophyllene-4–5%
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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