Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLime
Only in Motueka
MojitoLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitPeach
Property
| Property | Motueka | Calypso |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 12–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 38–42% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 20–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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