CentennialvsTsingdao Flower
Centennial and Tsingdao Flower are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 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 Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
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 Centennial
PineFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Tsingdao Flower
EarthyLemonMelon
Property
| Property | Centennial | Tsingdao Flower |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 6–8% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 35% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | - |
| Humulene | 10–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | China |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |