Herkules
Alpha acid
12–17%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.4–2.4 mL
Germany
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Herkules
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Herkules
Melon
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Herkules | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–17% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 32–38% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1.4–2.4 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 30–45% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–12% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | Germany | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Sterling