MotuekavsBarbe Rouge
Motueka (dual purpose) and Barbe Rouge (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Barbe Rouge
Alpha acid
3.8–10%
Beta acid
3.3–4.6%
Total oil
1.1–3 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Barbe Rouge
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLimeFloral
Only in Motueka
MojitoLemonTropical
Only in Barbe Rouge
KumquatOrangeRedcurrantStrawberryRaspberryBerryHerbal
Property
| Property | Motueka | Barbe Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 3.8–10% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 3.3–4.6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 24–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1.1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 35–60% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 15–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–4% |
| Origin | New Zealand | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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