Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Citra
- 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
CitrusLimeFloral
Only in Motueka
MojitoLemonTropical
Only in Citra
GrapefruitPeachMelonGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Property
| Property | Motueka | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |