Tsingdao FlowervsMarynka
Tsingdao Flower and Marynka 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
Marynka
Alpha acid
7.5–12%
Beta acid
10–13%
Total oil
1.8–3.3 mL
Poland
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 Marynka
- 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
EarthyLemonCitrus
Only in Tsingdao Flower
Melon
Only in Marynka
HayLicoriceGrapefruitAniseHerbal
Property
| Property | Tsingdao Flower | Marynka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–8% | 7.5–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.2% | 10–13% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 1.8–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 28–31% |
| Humulene | - | 33–36% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–13% |
| Farnesene | - | 1–3% |
| Origin | China | Poland |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Cluster
Tettnanger