TridentvsJarrylo

Trident and Jarrylo are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Trident

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–14%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 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 Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Trident

FruityCitrusTropicalPassion fruit

Only in Jarrylo

LemonLimeOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite

Property

PropertyTridentJarrylo
Alpha acid11–14%15–17%
Beta acid4–5%6–7.5%
Co-humulone20–30%34–37%
Total oil1.5–3 mL3.6–4.3 mL
Myrcene-40–55%
Humulene-15–18%
Caryophyllene-8–11%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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