EndeavourvsPilgrim

Endeavour and Pilgrim 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

Pilgrim

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–13%

Beta acid

4.2–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.8 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 Pilgrim

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyGrapefruit

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberryLime

Only in Pilgrim

FruityLemonCitrusPearBerry

Property

PropertyEndeavourPilgrim
Alpha acid5–10.6%9–13%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%4.2–5.5%
Co-humulone30–36%36–38%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL1–1.8 mL
Myrcene27–37%30–35%
Humulene3–10%21–25%
Caryophyllene--
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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