Harlequin
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1–1.6 mL
UK
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Harlequin
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Motueka
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Harlequin
Passion fruitPeachPineapple
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Harlequin | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 7–9% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27–31% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.6 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–61% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 4–6% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 9–11% | 12–13% |
| Origin | UK | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Mosaic