Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Stirling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropical
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusSpicy
Property
| Property | Motueka | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 44–48% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 11–17% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |