Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusFloral
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonTropical
Only in Columbus
EarthyBlack currantLicoriceCurrySpicyPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Motueka | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |