MotuekavsZamba Blend
Motueka (dual purpose) and Zamba Blend (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Zamba Blend
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Motueka
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Zamba Blend
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Only in Zamba Blend
MangoStone fruitOrangeTangerinePineapple
Property
| Property | Motueka | Zamba Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 8–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 28–32% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 1.5–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 9–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 1–4% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |