Endeavour
Alpha acid
5–10.6%
Beta acid
3.8–5.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 mL
United States
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 Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Endeavour
Black currantLoganberrySpicyLime
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Endeavour | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–10.6% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–5.3% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–36% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.8 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–37% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 3–10% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |