Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Belma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropical
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonFloral
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleGrapefruitBerry
Property
| Property | Motueka | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | - |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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