Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Jarrylo
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
| Property | Motueka | Jarrylo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 15–17% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 6–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 34–37% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 3.6–4.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 40–55% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 15–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |