Summit
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4–6.5%
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 Summit
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Trident
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Summit
Black currantAniseIncenseOrangeGrapefruitTangerineEarthyOnionGarlicDankCannabis
Only in Trident
FruityTropicalPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Summit | Trident |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 4–6.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–33% | 20–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | - |
| Humulene | 18–22% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 12–16% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |