Epic
Alpha acid
3–5%
Beta acid
1.7–2.5%
Total oil
0.4–0.8 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 Epic
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Motueka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Epic
FruityBerryHerbal
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Epic | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3–5% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.7–2.5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–33% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–0.8 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 11–12% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 41–43% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–2% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
Sterling