Trident
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 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 Simcoe
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FruityCitrusPassion fruit
Only in Trident
Tropical
Only in Simcoe
EarthyGrapefruitPineBerryApricotBubblegum
Property
| Property | Trident | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–30% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 40–50% |
| Humulene | - | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |