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Challenger and Motueka are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Challenger
Alpha acid
6.5–9%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1–1.7 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 Challenger
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Motueka
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Challenger
CedarGreenFruity
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Challenger | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–9% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–42% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 24–26% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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