Tsingdao FlowervsColumbus
Tsingdao Flower and Columbus 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
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyCitrus
Only in Tsingdao Flower
LemonMelon
Only in Columbus
Black currantLicoriceCurrySpicyFloralPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Tsingdao Flower | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–8% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.2% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 45–55% |
| Humulene | - | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |