Trident™ Hops
AromaAlpha 11.0 - 14.0%Untied States
Flavor & aroma
Trident™ is a high-octane hop blend released in 2019 by the experts at Hopsteiner. It was born from a singular mission: to provide brewers with a "one-stop shop" for the massive, juicy aromatics required by the Northeast India Pale Ale (NEIPA) revolution. By combining three distinct Pacific Northwest varieties into one consistent pellet, Trident produces a complex aromatic layering that is virtually impossible to achieve with a single hop cultivar.
What truly makes Trident unique is that it was formulated with biotransformation in mind. The blend is rich in specific "survivable" oils and esters that interact with yeast during active fermentation to create new, lush flavors. As a specialized tool, it offers a reliable and incredibly potent way to reach that professional-grade tropical profile without having to manage three separate hop inventories.
If you can't find Trident, the best alternatives are Citra®, Falconers Flight®, Meridian®, or Zamba™.
At A Glance
| Profile | Citrus, Tropical, Passion Fruit, Mango, Pineapple, Lemon, Lime Zest, Resinous, Dank |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Aroma |
| Alpha Acid | 11.0 - 14.0% |
| Substitutes | Citra®, Falconers Flight®, Meridian®, Zamba™ |
| Pairs with | Citra® (to push the orange/citrus notes), Sultana™ (for a pineapple boost), or Lotus™ (to add a creamy/vanilla-orange dimension) |
| Beer Styles | Northeast India Pale Ale, West Coast India Pale Ale |
General Information
| Country | Untied States |
|---|---|
| Storage Stability | Excellent |
Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)
| Alpha Acid | 11.0 - 14.0% |
|---|---|
| Beta Acid | 4.0 - 5.0% |
| Cohumulone | 20.0 - 25.0% |
| Total Oil | 1.6 - 3.0 ml/100g |
| Myrcene | 40.0 - 50.0% |
| Humulene | 10.0 - 15.0% |
| Caryophyllene | 5.0 - 10.0% |
| Farnesene | < 1.0% |
| Linalool | 0.6 - 1.0% |
| Geraniol | 0.3 - 0.7% |
Trident™ Aroma/Flavor Profile
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