TridentvsPacific Jade
Trident and Pacific Jade 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
Pacific Jade
Alpha acid
12–14%
Beta acid
7–8%
Total oil
1.1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Trident
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Pacific Jade
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Trident
FruityTropicalPassion fruit
Only in Pacific Jade
SpicyHerbalBlack currant
Property
| Property | Trident | Pacific Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 12–14% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 7–8% |
| Co-humulone | 20–30% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 33–34% |
| Humulene | - | 32–33% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 10–11% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |