Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 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 Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonTropical
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitSpicyPine
Property
| Property | Motueka | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 3–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |