Kohatu
Alpha acid
6–7%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–2 mL
New Zealand
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Kohatu
- 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
Tropical
Only in Kohatu
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Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonFloral
Property
| Property | Kohatu | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–7% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 20–25% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–30% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 30–40% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–16% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Sterling