EndeavourvsWillamette
Endeavour and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Endeavour
Alpha acid
5–10.6%
Beta acid
3.8–5.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.8 mL
United Kingdom
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Endeavour
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Willamette
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Endeavour
Black currantLoganberrySpicyGrapefruitLime
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Endeavour | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–10.6% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 3.8–5.3% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–36% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.8 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 27–37% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 3–10% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 5–8% | 5–6% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |