Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Ekuanot
Alpha acid
13–15.5%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
2–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Ekuanot
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLimeLemonTropical
Only in Motueka
MojitoFloral
Only in Ekuanot
OrangeBerryPapayaAppleSageEucalyptusHerbalMelonGuava
Property
| Property | Motueka | Ekuanot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 13–15.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 31–38% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 2–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 30–45% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 12–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |