Trident
Alpha acid
11–14%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Trident
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Stirling
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Trident
FruityCitrusTropicalPassion fruit
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusSpicyFloral
Property
| Property | Trident | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 20–30% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 44–48% |
| Humulene | - | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | - | 11–17% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |