Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Motueka
MojitoLime
Only in Amarillo
SpicyOrangeMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Motueka | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 6–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |