MotuekavsStyrian Eagle
Motueka and Styrian Eagle 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
Styrian Eagle
Alpha acid
12.5–17.5%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
2.5–4.6 mL
Slovenia
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 Styrian Eagle
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Styrian Eagle
BerryBananaPineBlack currantPeach
Property
| Property | Motueka | Styrian Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 12.5–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 20–23% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 2.5–4.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 52–60% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 0–2.5% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 4–7% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 6–10% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Sterling