NZH-107vsMotueka

NZH-107 and Motueka are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

NZH-107

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.4–2.2 mL

New Zealand

Motueka

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–8.5%

Beta acid

5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–1 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick NZH-107

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Motueka

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in NZH-107

Passion fruitGrapefruit

Only in Motueka

MojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral

Property

PropertyNZH-107Motueka
Alpha acid8–11%5–8.5%
Beta acid5–7%5–5.5%
Co-humulone27–31%25–35%
Total oil1.4–2.2 mL0.8–1 mL
Myrcene55–65%47–48%
Humulene7–10%3–4%
Caryophyllene4–8%1–3%
Farnesene4–7%12–13%
OriginNew ZealandNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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