Junga
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.5–2.6 mL
Poland
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Junga
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Motueka
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Junga
EarthySpicyFruityGrapefruitBlack currant
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Junga | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–34% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.6 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 47–48% |
| Humulene | - | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–13% |
| Origin | Poland | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |
Galena
Target