Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Puławski
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lemon
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeTropicalFloral
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaHerbal
Property
| Property | Motueka | Puławski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 38–39% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 24–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | Poland |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Sterling