Marco PolovsMotueka
Marco Polo and Motueka are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Marco Polo
Alpha acid
12–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
-
China
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Marco Polo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Motueka
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Marco Polo
GooseberryOreganoElderflower
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Marco Polo | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–13% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 30–35% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–12% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | China | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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