Tillicum
Alpha acid
13.5–15.5%
Beta acid
9.5–11.5%
Total oil
-
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 Tillicum
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Tillicum
Stone fruit
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Tillicum | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.5–15.5% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 9.5–11.5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 35% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 13–15% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |