Apollo
Alpha acid
15–20.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2.5 mL
United States
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Apollo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLimeLemon
Only in Apollo
GrapefruitOrangePineResinCannabisDank
Only in Motueka
MojitoTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Apollo | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–20.5% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.5 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 14–20% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |