Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Palisade
Alpha acid
5.5–10%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 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 Palisade
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropical
Only in Palisade
OrangeYogurtHoneyPassion fruitApricotClean
Property
| Property | Motueka | Palisade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 5.5–10% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 24–29% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 8–16% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |