Endeavour
Alpha acid
5–10.6%
Beta acid
3.8–5.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Pioneer
Alpha acid
8–10.5%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
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 Pioneer
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Endeavour
Black currantLoganberrySpicyLime
Only in Pioneer
CedarHerbalLemonCrispClean
Property
| Property | Endeavour | Pioneer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–10.6% | 8–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–5.3% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–36% | 36–40% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.8 mL | 1–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–37% | 34–36% |
| Humulene | 3–10% | 18–25% |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |