Trident
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Trident
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Motueka
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropical
Only in Trident
FruityPassion fruit
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonFloral
Property
| Property | Trident | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–30% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 47–48% |
| Humulene | - | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |