US Trident™ Hop Profile
Origin:
United States
A proprietary hop blend by Hopsteiner, designed specifically for juicy, new-school American ales.
Type:
Aroma blend (made from multiple Pacific Northwest varieties for maximum fruit/tropical impact)
Typical Alpha Acids:
11–13%
Beta Acids:
4–5%
Aroma & Flavor Notes (best for card callouts):
- Citrus (orange, tangerine, zest)
- Tropical (pineapple, mango, fruit punch)
- Stonefruit (apricot, peach)
- Berry (blueberry, sweet red fruit)
- Pine (resinous, structured finish)
Brewing Characteristics:
- Formulated to deliver a punch of “fruit-cocktail” aromas—juicy citrus, tropicals, and sweet berries, with a clean piney kick
- Designed for late-addition, whirlpool, and dry-hopping in hazy, juicy, and modern craft styles
- Works as a single-hop or blended with Citra, Mosaic, El Dorado, or Sabro for layered complexity
Best Beer Styles:
- Hazy IPA, Juicy IPA, DDH Pale Ale
- Fruit-forward Lager, Wheat, Blonde
- Modern “hop juice” ales and sours
Substitutes:
- Citra (for tropical/citrus)
- Mosaic (for berry/tropical)
- El Dorado (for fruit/candy/tropical)
Fun Fact:
Trident was built from the ground up to be a one-stop tropical bomb for juicy craft beers—named because it “strikes with three flavor points” and delivers multi-dimensional aroma.