ChinookvsTsingdao Flower
Chinook and Tsingdao Flower are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 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 Chinook
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Only in Tsingdao Flower
EarthyLemonMelonCitrus
Property
| Property | Chinook | Tsingdao Flower |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–15% | 6–8% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 27–35% | 35% |
| Total oil | 1–2.7 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–30% | - |
| Humulene | 18–24% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | China |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |