Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
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 Northdown
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Northdown
PineCedarBerrySpicy
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropical
Property
| Property | Northdown | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 40–45% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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