Nobility BlendvsMotueka
Nobility Blend and Motueka are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Nobility Blend
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Motueka
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LemonFloral
Only in Nobility Blend
OrangeLemongrassGreenSpicy
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeTropical
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |