Tsingdao FlowervsSantiam
Tsingdao Flower (dual purpose) and Santiam (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
Santiam
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5.3–8.5%
Total oil
1–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tsingdao Flower
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Santiam
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tsingdao Flower
EarthyLemonMelonCitrus
Only in Santiam
FloralSpicyBlack currant
Property
| Property | Tsingdao Flower | Santiam |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–8% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.2% | 5.3–8.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 18–24% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 1–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 15–25% |
| Humulene | - | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–9% |
| Farnesene | - | 14–18% |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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