Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Waimea
Alpha acid
14.5–19%
Beta acid
7–9%
Total oil
1.8–2.3 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Waimea
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Waimea
PineMandarinHerbalTangerine
Property
| Property | Motueka | Waimea |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 14.5–19% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 7–9% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1.8–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 59–61% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 2–3% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 4–6% |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Sterling