Tsingdao FlowervsAmarillo
Tsingdao Flower (dual purpose) and Amarillo (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Tsingdao Flower
Alpha acid
6–8%
Beta acid
3–4.2%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
China
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tsingdao Flower
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonMelonCitrus
Only in Tsingdao Flower
Earthy
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Tsingdao Flower | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–8% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.2% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–70% |
| Humulene | - | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–9% |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |