Archer
Alpha acid
4–6%
Beta acid
2–3%
Total oil
0.6–0.8 mL
United Kingdom
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Archer
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Motueka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeFloralCitrus
Only in Archer
ApricotPeach
Only in Motueka
MojitoLemonTropical
Property
| Property | Archer | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 2–3% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.6–0.8 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–25% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 26–30% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Sterling