Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 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 Nugget
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalEarthyCoconut
Property
| Property | Motueka | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |