Hop: Motueka™

Description

Motueka™ was bred by New Zealand's Plant & Food Research, a triploid descendant of Saaz. A great dual purpose hop.

General Information

Aliases B Saaz, Belgian Saaz
Profile Fresh lime, tropical fruit, and lemon zest. Huge citrus.
Country New Zealand
Substitutes Amarillo®, Centennial, Saaz, Saaz (US), Sterling, Waimea™
Pairs with Nelson Sauvin™
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Yield 1071 - 1338 lbs/acre
Storage Retains 60%-70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.
Beer Styles Lager, Belgian Ale, English Ale

Acids

Alpha Acid 6.5 - 7.5%
Beta Acid 5.0 - 5.5%
Cohumulone 0.6 - 1.0 mg/100g

Oils

Total Oil 28.0 - 30.0%
Myrcene 45.0 - 50.0%
Humulene 2.0 - 6.0%
Caryophyllene 1.0 - 3.0%
Farnesene 10.0 - 14.0%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate Very high
Cones Small to medium size with loose density
Maturity Early
Ease of Harvest Moderate to difficult

Motueka Aroma/Flavor Profile

Fact Sheet(s)

Tags

Amarillo Aroma And Bittering Belgian Ale Centennial Citrus English Ale Lager Lemon Zest Lime Nelson Sauvin New Zealand Plant & Food Research Saaz Sterling Tropical Fruit Waimea
Last Updated
  • 2020-11-25 10:49:54 (Added: 2020-11-25 10:49:54)
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  • Dwarf variety hops grow shorter in height than traditional varieties but, importantly, produce the same yield. This combination makes harvest easier.
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.
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