TridentvsWillamette
Trident and Willamette 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
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Trident
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Willamette
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Trident
FruityTropicalPassion fruit
Only in Willamette
IncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Trident | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–14% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 4–5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–30% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 5–6% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding