Chelan
Alpha acid
12–15%
Beta acid
8.5–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 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 Chelan
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Motueka
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralCitrus
Only in Chelan
FruityMild
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonTropical
Property
| Property | Chelan | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 8.5–10% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 33–35% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 12–15% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |