Triumph
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 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 Triumph
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Motueka
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
LimeCitrus
Only in Triumph
SpicyPineOrangePeachFruity
Only in Motueka
MojitoLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Triumph | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.8 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 28–34% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |