Caliente
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4.3%
Total oil
-
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 Caliente
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Motueka
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemon
Only in Caliente
PeachPineStone fruitMandarinZest
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Caliente | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–16% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 47–48% |
| Humulene | - | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |