Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Summer
Alpha acid
5.6–6.4%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1.4–2 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Summer
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Summer
ApricotMelonGrassyStone fruitPassion fruitPeach
Property
| Property | Motueka | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 5.6–6.4% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4.8–6.1% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 20–25% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1.4–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 29–38% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 28–50% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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