Southern DawnvsMotueka
Southern Dawn and Motueka are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Southern Dawn
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryFruityHerbalSpicy
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Southern Dawn | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.2–13.5% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.9% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 31–33% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–45% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 17–25% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 4–10% | 12–13% |
| Origin | South Africa | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Sterling