Tsingdao FlowervsEkuanot
Tsingdao Flower (dual purpose) and Ekuanot (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
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tsingdao Flower
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Ekuanot
- 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 Ekuanot
LimeOrangeTropicalBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalGuava
Property
| Property | Tsingdao Flower | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–8% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.2% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–45% |
| Humulene | - | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |