Moutere
Alpha acid
17.5–19.5%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
New Zealand
Delta
Alpha acid
5.5–7%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.5–1.1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Moutere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Delta
- 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 Moutere
TropicalGrapefruitPassion fruitHayEarthyPine
Only in Delta
CitrusMelonSpicy
Property
| Property | Moutere | Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17.5–19.5% | 5.5–7% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 0.5–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–23% | 25–40% |
| Humulene | 15–16% | 25–35% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |
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