Motueka hop: alpha acid, oil profile and typical use
Data sheetThe published Motueka hop data, the aroma it gives, the beers it suits, and what to use if you cannot get it.
Published hop data
| Origin | New Zealand (Aroma) |
|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5 to 8 % |
| Beta acid | 5 to 5.5 % |
| Cohumulone | 25 to 35 % of alpha |
| Total oil | moderate; myrcene-dominant |
| Myrcene | 47 to 48 % |
| Humulene | 3 to 4 % |
| Caryophyllene | not published |
| Farnesene | 12 to 13 % of oil |
Notes
Typical use: Aroma. Recommended for New Zealand pilsner, lager, pale ale, saison.
Aroma: Clean lively lemon and lime with exotic tropical-fruit undertones.
A New Zealand aroma hop with a bright lemon-lime character and high farnesene, a descendant of Saaz that reads cleaner and more citrus than its noble parent. Moderate alpha keeps it an aroma hop, ideal for a crisp New Zealand pilsner or a zesty pale. It bridges the noble and new-world styles.