Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Northdown
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropical
Only in Northdown
PineCedarBerrySpicy
Property
| Property | Motueka | Northdown |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 7–10% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 24–32% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1.2–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 23–29% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 40–45% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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