Hop comparison
Motueka vs Wakatu
Motueka is an aroma hop from New Zealand; Wakatu is a dual-purpose hop from New Zealand. Alpha acids: 6.5–8.5% for Motueka versus 7.6–9.1% for Wakatu, a similar bittering potential. Total oil: 1.4–1.9 versus 1.3 mL/100 g. Motueka adds complex character with distinct lemon, lime, lemon; Wakatu, white flowers, light lemon.
| Motueka | Wakatu | |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Aroma hop | Dual-purpose hop |
| Origin | New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Year | 1998 | 1988 |
| Breeder | Plant & Food Research de Nueva Zelanda | Plant & Food Research |
| Alpha acids (% w/w) | 6.5–8.5 | 7.6–9.1 |
| Beta acids (% w/w) | 5.3–6.1 | 8.7 |
| Co-humulone (% of alpha) | 27–30 | – |
| Total oil (mL/100 g) | 1.4–1.9 | 1.3 |
| Farnesene (% of oil) | 12.5–13.2 | – |
| Linalool (% of oil) | 0.5–1 | – |
| Aroma families | citrus, tropical fruit, floral, resinous | citrus, tropical fruit, floral |
| Descriptors | complex character with distinct lemon, lime, lemon, white grapefruit, nectarine, light floral, light tropical, fresh lime | white flowers, light lemon |
| Sources | 4 | 2 |
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