EndeavourvsIdaho 7

Endeavour (dual purpose) and Idaho 7 (aroma) 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

Idaho 7

Aroma

Alpha acid

9.5–14.9%

Beta acid

3.5–5%

Total oil

1–2 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Endeavour

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Idaho 7

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Black currantGrapefruit

Only in Endeavour

LoganberrySpicyLime

Only in Idaho 7

TropicalCitrusApricotOrangePapayaResinPineFloralEarthy

Property

PropertyEndeavourIdaho 7
Alpha acid5–10.6%9.5–14.9%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%3.5–5%
Co-humulone30–36%30–40%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL1–2 mL
Myrcene27–37%45–55%
Humulene3–10%10–20%
Caryophyllene-6–10%
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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