TettnangervsTsingdao Flower
Tettnanger and Tsingdao Flower are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Tettnanger
Alpha acid
2.5–5.8%
Beta acid
2.8–5.3%
Total oil
0.4–1.1 mL
Germany
Tsingdao Flower
Alpha acid
6–8%
Beta acid
3–4.2%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
China
Key differences
When to pick Tettnanger
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Tsingdao Flower
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Only in Tsingdao Flower
EarthyLemonMelonCitrus
Property
| Property | Tettnanger | Tsingdao Flower |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.8% | 6–8% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5.3% | 3–4.2% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | 35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.1 mL | 0.4–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–41% | - |
| Humulene | 20–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 11–12% | - |
| Origin | Germany | China |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Cluster
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