TettnangervsTrident
Tettnanger and Trident are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Tettnanger
Alpha acid
2.5–5.8%
Beta acid
2.8–5.3%
Total oil
0.4–1.1 mL
Germany
Trident
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tettnanger
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Trident
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Only in Trident
FruityCitrusTropicalPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Tettnanger | Trident |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.8% | 11–14% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5.3% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | 20–30% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.1 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–41% | - |
| Humulene | 20–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | - |
| Farnesene | 11–12% | - |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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