BobekvsTrident

Bobek (bittering) and Trident (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Bobek

Bittering

Alpha acid

3.5–9.3%

Beta acid

4–6.6%

Total oil

0.7–4 mL

Slovenia

Trident

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–14%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bobek

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

When to pick Trident

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Bobek

PineFloral

Only in Trident

FruityCitrusTropicalPassion fruit

Property

PropertyBobekTrident
Alpha acid3.5–9.3%11–14%
Beta acid4–6.6%4–5%
Co-humulone26–31%20–30%
Total oil0.7–4 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene30–45%-
Humulene13–19%-
Caryophyllene4–6%-
Farnesene4–7%-
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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