Wild Wolf
Alpha acid
8.25%
Beta acid
5.88%
Total oil
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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 Wild Wolf
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Motueka
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Wild Wolf
FruityHerbalEarthy
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonTropicalFloral
Property
| Property | Wild Wolf | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.25% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.88% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | - | 25–35% |
| Total oil | - | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 47–48% |
| Humulene | - | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | - | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |