TridentvsMandarina Bavaria
Trident and Mandarina Bavaria are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Trident
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Trident
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Mandarina Bavaria
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropical
Only in Trident
FruityPassion fruit
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
TangerineLemonResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Trident | Mandarina Bavaria |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 7–10.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–30% | 31–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 35–45% |
| Humulene | - | 10–15% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |