Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Target
Alpha acid
8.5–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Target
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Target
MarmaladeSageSpicyPepper
Property
| Property | Motueka | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 8.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4.3–5.7% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 35–40% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 17–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 8–10% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |
Sterling