MotuekavsSouthern Dawn
Motueka and Southern Dawn are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Southern Dawn
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryFruityHerbalSpicy
Property
| Property | Motueka | Southern Dawn |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 11.2–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4.3–5.9% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 31–33% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 22–45% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 17–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 4–10% |
| Origin | New Zealand | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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