MotuekavsCentennial
Motueka and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 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 Centennial
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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 Centennial
PineGrapefruitTangerine
Property
| Property | Motueka | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |