Tsingdao FlowervsCluster
Tsingdao Flower and Cluster 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
Cluster
Alpha acid
5.5–9%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
0.4–1 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 Cluster
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Earthy
Only in Tsingdao Flower
LemonMelonCitrus
Only in Cluster
FloralSweet
Property
| Property | Tsingdao Flower | Cluster |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–8% | 5.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.2% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 33–43% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 38–46% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |