SimcoevsTsingdao Flower
Simcoe and Tsingdao Flower are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 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 Simcoe
- 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
EarthyCitrus
Only in Simcoe
FruityGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Only in Tsingdao Flower
LemonMelon
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Tsingdao Flower |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 6–8% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | - |
| Humulene | 15–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | China |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |