Motueka™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

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

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Motueka, the best alternatives are Amarillo®, Centennial, Saaz, Saaz (US), Sterling, or Waimea™.

At A Glance

Profile Fresh lime, tropical fruit, and lemon zest. Huge citrus.
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 6.5 - 7.5%
Substitutes Amarillo®, Centennial, Saaz, Saaz (US), Sterling, Waimea™
Pairs with Nelson Sauvin™
Beer Styles Lager, Belgian Ale, English Ale

General Information

Country New Zealand
Aliases B Saaz, Belgian Saaz
Storage Stability
Retains 60%-70% alpha acid contents after 6 months of storage at 68°F.

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

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

Growth & Cultivation

Yield 1071 - 1338 lbs/acre
Maturity Early
Growth Rate Very high
Cones Small to medium size with loose density
Ease of Harvest Moderate to difficult

Motueka Aroma/Flavor Profile

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Citrus Lemon Zest Lime Tropical Fruit
Variety Name
Amarillo Centennial Nelson Sauvin Saaz Sterling Waimea
Beer Style
Belgian Ales English Ales Lagers
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
New Zealand
Breeding/Supplier
Plant & Food Research
Last Updated
  • 2026-02-04 18:34:59
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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.