TriumphvsMotueka

Triumph and Motueka are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Triumph

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–12%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.8 mL

United States

Motueka

Dual purpose

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

PropertyTriumphMotueka
Alpha acid9–12%5–8.5%
Beta acid3–5%5–5.5%
Co-humulone22–26%25–35%
Total oil0.8–1.8 mL0.8–1 mL
Myrcene25–40%47–48%
Humulene28–34%3–4%
Caryophyllene8–10%1–3%
Farnesene0–1%12–13%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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