Tsingdao FlowervsLiberty
Tsingdao Flower (dual purpose) and Liberty (bittering) 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
Liberty
Alpha acid
3–6.5%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
0.6–1.8 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tsingdao Flower
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Liberty
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonCitrus
Only in Tsingdao Flower
EarthyMelon
Only in Liberty
NobleFloralHerbalSpicyDelicate
Property
| Property | Tsingdao Flower | Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–8% | 3–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.2% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.6–1.8 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–25% |
| Humulene | - | 35–45% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |