First GoldvsMotueka
First Gold and Motueka are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
First Gold
Alpha acid
5.6–10%
Beta acid
2.3–4.1%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 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 First Gold
- 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
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in First Gold
TangerineApricotMagnoliaRedberryHerbalOrangeHerbalSpicy
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropical
Property
| Property | First Gold | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.6–10% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.3–4.1% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–35% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.5 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 24–28% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 20–24% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 2–4% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Sterling