Hop comparison
Motueka vs Nelson Sauvin
Motueka is an aroma hop from New Zealand; Nelson Sauvin is a dual-purpose hop from New Zealand. Alpha acids: 6.5–8.5% for Motueka versus 11.1–14% for Nelson Sauvin, so Nelson Sauvin brings noticeably more bitterness per gram. Total oil: 1.4–1.9 versus 1.2–1.75 mL/100 g. Motueka adds complex character with distinct lemon, lime, lemon; Nelson Sauvin, wine-like citrus to deep tropical, bright grape, pink grapefruit.
| Motueka | Nelson Sauvin | |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Aroma hop | Dual-purpose hop |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Year | 1998 | 2000 |
| Breeder | Plant & Food Research de Nueva Zelanda | Plant & Food Research de Nueva Zelanda |
| Alpha acids (% w/w) | 6.5–8.5 | 11.1–14 |
| Beta acids (% w/w) | 5.3–6.1 | 5–7.1 |
| Co-humulone (% of alpha) | 27–30 | 31–34 |
| Total oil (mL/100 g) | 1.4–1.9 | 1.2–1.75 |
| Farnesene (% of oil) | 12.5–13.2 | 0.2–0.3 |
| Linalool (% of oil) | 0.5–1 | 0.4–0.7 |
| Aroma families | citrus, tropical fruit, floral, resinous | citrus, tropical fruit, other fruit, resinous |
| Descriptors | complex character with distinct lemon, lime, lemon, white grapefruit, nectarine, light floral, light tropical, fresh lime | wine-like citrus to deep tropical, bright grape, pink grapefruit, mango, sauvignon blanc, guava, light cannabis, white wine |
| Sources | 4 | 4 |
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