Trident
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Trident
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Chinook
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Trident
FruityCitrusTropicalPassion fruit
Only in Chinook
PineResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Trident | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 20–30% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 20–30% |
| Humulene | - | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |