EndeavourvsSuper Galena
Endeavour (dual purpose) and Super Galena (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Endeavour
Alpha acid
5–10.6%
Beta acid
3.8–5.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Super Galena
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Endeavour
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Super Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyGrapefruit
Only in Endeavour
Black currantLoganberryLime
Only in Super Galena
GrassyPearPineappleGooseberryHoneyJuniper
Property
| Property | Endeavour | Super Galena |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–10.6% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–5.3% | 8–10% |
| Co-humulone | 30–36% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.8 mL | 0.8–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–37% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 3–10% | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | - |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |