MotuekavsSouthern Tropic
Motueka (dual purpose) and Southern Tropic (bittering) 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
Southern Tropic
Alpha acid
12.6–18.1%
Beta acid
5–6.5%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Southern Tropic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Southern Tropic
MelonTroicalGuavaButterscotchLemongrassCoconutPungentPineappleBubblegum
Property
| Property | Motueka | Southern Tropic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 12.6–18.1% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 5–6.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 19–46% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 14–40% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 6–14% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 8–11% |
| Origin | New Zealand | South Africa |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Sterling