Pacific JadevsTrident
Pacific Jade and Trident are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 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 Pacific Jade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Trident
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Pacific Jade
SpicyHerbalBlack currant
Only in Trident
FruityTropicalPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Pacific Jade | Trident |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–14% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 7–8% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 20–30% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.5 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 33–34% | - |
| Humulene | 32–33% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 10–11% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |