MotuekavsJarrylo

Motueka and Jarrylo are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Motueka

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–1 mL

New Zealand

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 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 Jarrylo

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

LimeLemon

Only in Motueka

CitrusMojitoTropicalFloral

Only in Jarrylo

OrangePearSpicyBananaWhite

Property

PropertyMotuekaJarrylo
Alpha acid5–8.5%15–17%
Beta acid5–5.5%6–7.5%
Co-humulone25–35%34–37%
Total oil0.8–1 mL3.6–4.3 mL
Myrcene47–48%40–55%
Humulene3–4%15–18%
Caryophyllene1–3%8–11%
Farnesene12–13%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

Related comparisons