Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Trident
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Trident
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropical
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonFloral
Only in Trident
FruityPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Motueka | Trident |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 20–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | - |
| Humulene | 3–4% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | - |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |