CitravsTsingdao Flower
Citra and Tsingdao Flower are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 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 Citra
- 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
Shared aromas
CitrusMelon
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Tsingdao Flower
EarthyLemon
Property
| Property | Citra | Tsingdao Flower |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 6–8% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | - |
| Humulene | 7–13% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | China |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |