Tsingdao FlowervsCascade
Tsingdao Flower and Cascade are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Tsingdao Flower
Alpha acid
6–8%
Beta acid
3–4.2%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 mL
China
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tsingdao Flower
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Tsingdao Flower
EarthyLemonMelon
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Tsingdao Flower | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–8% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.2% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–60% |
| Humulene | - | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 3–9% |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |