Trident
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
HBC 630
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
5–7%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Trident
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick HBC 630
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityCitrusTropical
Only in Trident
Passion fruit
Only in HBC 630
CherryFloralHerbalRaspberryCandy
Property
| Property | Trident | HBC 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 12–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 20–30% | 20–26% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 11–15% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |