Tsingdao FlowervsSimcoe
Tsingdao Flower and Simcoe 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
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 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 Simcoe
- 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 Simcoe
FruityGrapefruitPassion fruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Tsingdao Flower | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–8% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.2% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |