MotuekavsNobility Blend
Motueka and Nobility Blend are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Nobility Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonFloral
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeTropical
Only in Nobility Blend
OrangeLemongrassGreenSpicy
Property
| Property | Motueka | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 27% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 6–8% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |