MotuekavsPetit Blanc
Motueka (dual purpose) and Petit Blanc (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Petit Blanc
Alpha acid
2–4%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.5–0.8 mL
France
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Petit Blanc
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Petit Blanc
CherryMelonPapayaGreenLilac
Property
| Property | Motueka | Petit Blanc |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 2–4% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 15% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 0.5–0.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | - |
| Humulene | 3–4% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | - |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | France |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
Sterling