Fantasia BlendvsMotueka
Fantasia Blend and Motueka are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Fantasia Blend
Alpha acid
4.3–6.5%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
0.9–1.25 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 Fantasia Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Motueka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Fantasia Blend
FruityCaramelCreamNobleStone fruit
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Fantasia Blend | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.3–6.5% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | - | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.9–1.25 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 47–48% |
| Humulene | - | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |