EndeavourvsTarget

Endeavour (dual purpose) and Target (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Endeavour

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–10.6%

Beta acid

3.8–5.3%

Total oil

1.1–1.8 mL

United Kingdom

Target

Bittering

Alpha acid

8.5–13.5%

Beta acid

4.3–5.7%

Total oil

1–1.4 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Endeavour

  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma

When to pick Target

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberryGrapefruitLime

Only in Target

CitrusMarmaladeSagePepper

Property

PropertyEndeavourTarget
Alpha acid5–10.6%8.5–13.5%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%4.3–5.7%
Co-humulone30–36%35–40%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL1–1.4 mL
Myrcene27–37%45–55%
Humulene3–10%17–23%
Caryophyllene-8–10%
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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