Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 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 Herald
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Herald
OrangeGrapefruitClean
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Herald | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–13% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.9 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 14–16% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Sterling