Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Vista
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropicalFloral
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemon
Only in Vista
TangerineMelonPearGreenSweet
Property
| Property | Motueka | Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 29–31% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 0.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 18–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 10–14% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |