Emerald SpirevsMotueka
Emerald Spire and Motueka are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Emerald Spire
Alpha acid
8.6–13%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
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 Emerald Spire
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Motueka
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Emerald Spire
PeachFruityWhiteGrapesWatermelonBubbleMelonHoneydew
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Emerald Spire | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.6–13% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 38–39% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 36–37% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |