Moutere
Alpha acid
17.5–19.5%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
New Zealand
Azacca
Alpha acid
14–16%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.6–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Moutere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Azacca
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalGrapefruit
Only in Moutere
Passion fruitHayEarthyPine
Only in Azacca
MangoPapayaOrangeLemonSpicyPineappleGrassyCitrus
Property
| Property | Moutere | Azacca |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17.5–19.5% | 14–16% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 4–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 38–45% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 1.6–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–23% | 46–55% |
| Humulene | 15–16% | 14–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 8–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |