Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropical
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonFloral
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Motueka | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |