MotuekavsMount Hood
Motueka (dual purpose) and Mount Hood (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Property
| Property | Motueka | Mount Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 3.9–8% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1.2–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 12–38% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 7–16% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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