Tsingdao FlowervsSummit
Tsingdao Flower (dual purpose) and Summit (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
Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tsingdao Flower
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
EarthyCitrus
Only in Tsingdao Flower
LemonMelon
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Tsingdao Flower | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–8% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.2% | 4–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 26–33% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 12–16% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |