Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
X13459
Alpha acid
3–5.5%
Beta acid
4–5%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick X13459
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropicalFloral
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemon
Only in X13459
PeachStrawberry
Property
| Property | Motueka | X13459 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 3–5.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4–5% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 0.8–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | - |
| Humulene | 3–4% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | - |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | - |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |