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Tsingdao Flower

Berry-forward, with citrus and floral.

Origin🇨🇳CN

Flavor profile

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.
  • Berry5
  • Citrus2
  • Floral2
  • Herbal2
  • Pine and resin2
  • Tropical fruit1
  • Stone fruit1
  • Spice1
  • Grassy1
Alpha acid
6.0–8.0%
Main source of bitterness — isomerizes over the boil to set IBU.
Beta acid
3.0–4.5%
Contributes aroma and slow-aging bitterness; not isomerized in the boil.
α : β ratio
1.8 : 1
How bitterness ages — ~1:1 is common in aroma varieties.
Cohumulone
0%
Share of alpha as cohumulone — lower reads as a smoother bitterness.
Total oil
0.4 mL/100g
Total essential oil — the bulk indicator of aroma intensity.

What to substitute for Tsingdao Flower

Common questions

What can I substitute for Tsingdao Flower?
Bramling Cross, Saaz Late, and First Gold — the closest by flavor and alpha acid.
What does Tsingdao Flower taste like?
Berry-forward, with citrus and floral.
What is Tsingdao Flower's alpha acid?
6.0–8.0%
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