Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 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 Vista
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalCitrusFloral
Only in Vista
TangerineMelonPearGreenSweet
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemon
Property
| Property | Vista | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 29–31% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |