EndeavourvsNorthdown

Endeavour and Northdown 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

Northdown

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–10%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.2–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Endeavour

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Northdown

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberryGrapefruitLime

Only in Northdown

FloralPineCedarBerry

Property

PropertyEndeavourNorthdown
Alpha acid5–10.6%7–10%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%4–5.5%
Co-humulone30–36%24–32%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL1.2–2.5 mL
Myrcene27–37%23–29%
Humulene3–10%40–45%
Caryophyllene-13–17%
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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