VistavsMotueka

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

Vista

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

0.8–2.2 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 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

PropertyVistaMotueka
Alpha acid8–12%5–8.5%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%5–5.5%
Co-humulone29–31%25–35%
Total oil0.8–2.2 mL0.8–1 mL
Myrcene30–40%47–48%
Humulene18–22%3–4%
Caryophyllene10–14%1–3%
Farnesene0–1%12–13%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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