MotuekavsSitiva Blend
Motueka (dual purpose) and Sitiva Blend (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
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sitiva Blend
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeFloral
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLemonTropical
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitPeach
Property
| Property | Motueka | Sitiva Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 7.2–7.6% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 27–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 50–58% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 10–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | - |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 9–10% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |