Moutere
Alpha acid
17.5–19.5%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
New Zealand
Pekko
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Moutere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Pekko
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Moutere
TropicalGrapefruitPassion fruitHayEarthyPine
Only in Pekko
PleasantFloralCitrusMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon
Property
| Property | Moutere | Pekko |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17.5–19.5% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 3.5–5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 27–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–23% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 15–16% | 20–28% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 15–20% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |