MotuekavsNZH-107

Motueka and NZH-107 are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Motueka

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–1 mL

New Zealand

NZH-107

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.4–2.2 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Motueka

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick NZH-107

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Motueka

MojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral

Only in NZH-107

Passion fruitGrapefruit

Property

PropertyMotuekaNZH-107
Alpha acid5–8.5%8–11%
Beta acid5–5.5%5–7%
Co-humulone25–35%27–31%
Total oil0.8–1 mL1.4–2.2 mL
Myrcene47–48%55–65%
Humulene3–4%7–10%
Caryophyllene1–3%4–8%
Farnesene12–13%4–7%
OriginNew ZealandNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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