Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Sasquatch
Alpha acid
6.6–9%
Beta acid
8.2%
Total oil
-
Canada
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 Sasquatch
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusLemonFloral
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeTropical
Only in Sasquatch
TangerineOrangeMint
Property
| Property | Motueka | Sasquatch |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 6.6–9% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 8.2% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 34–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 60–61% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 13–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 8–9% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Canada |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Sterling