LumberjackvsTsingdao Flower
Lumberjack and Tsingdao Flower are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Lumberjack
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Canada
Tsingdao Flower
Alpha acid
6–8%
Beta acid
3–4.2%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
China
Key differences
When to pick Lumberjack
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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
MelonCitrusEarthy
Only in Lumberjack
SpicesCloveAllspiceBitter
Only in Tsingdao Flower
Lemon
Property
| Property | Lumberjack | Tsingdao Flower |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 6–8% |
| Beta acid | - | 3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | - | 35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | - |
| Humulene | - | - |
| Caryophyllene | - | - |
| Farnesene | - | - |
| Origin | Canada | China |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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