Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 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 Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- 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
LemonLimeTropicalCitrus
Only in Ekuanot
OrangeBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonGuava
Only in Motueka
MojitoFloral
Property
| Property | Ekuanot | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15.5% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–38% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 2–4.5 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 12–20% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |