Tsingdao FlowervsNugget
Tsingdao Flower and Nugget 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
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 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 Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyCitrus
Only in Tsingdao Flower
LemonMelon
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalCoconut
Property
| Property | Tsingdao Flower | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–8% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.2% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 48–59% |
| Humulene | - | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |