SummitvsTsingdao Flower
Summit (bittering) and Tsingdao Flower (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
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 Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tsingdao Flower
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyCitrus
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Only in Tsingdao Flower
LemonMelon
Property
| Property | Summit | Tsingdao Flower |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 6–8% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 26–33% | 35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | - |
| Humulene | 18–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | China |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |