CascadevsTsingdao Flower
Cascade and Tsingdao Flower are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Tsingdao Flower
Alpha acid
6–8%
Beta acid
3–4.2%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
China
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Tsingdao Flower
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Only in Tsingdao Flower
EarthyLemonMelon
Property
| Property | Cascade | Tsingdao Flower |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 6–8% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | - |
| Humulene | 8–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | China |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |