Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Tropica
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Tropical
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonFloral
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeDank
Property
| Property | Motueka | Tropica |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 8.8% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 3% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | - |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | - |
| Humulene | 3–4% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | - |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |