MotuekavsVienna Gold
Motueka and Vienna Gold 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
Vienna Gold
Alpha acid
6–10%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Vienna Gold
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Vienna Gold
NobleFruityPassion fruit
Property
| Property | Motueka | Vienna Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 6–10% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | - |
| 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 | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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