Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 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 Stirling
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Motueka
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusSpicy
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropical
Property
| Property | Stirling | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–12% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 21–28% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.9 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–48% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 19–23% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 11–17% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |