HBC 630
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Trident
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick HBC 630
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Trident
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropicalFruity
Only in HBC 630
CherryFloralHerbalRaspberryCandy
Only in Trident
Passion fruit
Property
| Property | HBC 630 | Trident |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 5–7% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–26% | 20–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | - |
| Humulene | 15–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 11–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |