Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshPineResinHerbal
Property
| Property | Motueka | Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 13–16.2% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 37–45% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 39–48% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 23–26% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–2% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
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