TettnangervsMotueka
Tettnanger and Motueka are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Tettnanger
Alpha acid
2.5–5.8%
Beta acid
2.8–5.3%
Total oil
0.4–1.1 mL
Germany
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Tettnanger
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
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Floral
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyPepperBlack currant
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropical
Property
| Property | Tettnanger | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.8% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5.3% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.1 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–41% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 20–21% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 11–12% | 12–13% |
| Origin | Germany | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Lubelski
Sterling