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Motueka
aroma · New Zealand
New Zealand aroma hop descended from Saaz. Named for the Motueka region at the top of the South Island. Lively lime, lemon, and tropical fruit character with a herbal Saaz base. A versatile NZ variety suited to whirlpool and dry hop use in pale ales, IPAs, and lagers.
13 brews
About
A New Zealand triploid aroma hop (brand 87.14-20) bred by crossing a NZ selection with Saazer, part of the 'Hops with a Difference' programme and named for the Motueka region. It is known for a fresh 'Mojito' lime character: a lively, intense fresh lime up front, followed by tropical fruit and lemon zest. Lighter and more delicate than Riwaka or Nectaron, it is extremely versatile from kettle to dry hop and shines in clean, light grain bills.
Specs
- Alpha acids
- 6.5–7.5%
- Beta acids
- 5.0–5.5%
- Co-humulone
- 27–30% rel.
- Total oil
- 0.8–1.1 ml/100g
Use rates
- Bittering
- Rarely used; moderate alpha and the character is lost
- Flavour
- 0.5–1 g/L at 15–20 min
- Whirlpool
- 1–2 g/L
- Dry hop
- 2–4 g/L for 3–5 days; 2–5 g/L total typical
Pairings
- Grains
- Pilsner, wheat and light lager malt — suits delicate grain bills
- Other hops
- Riwaka, Czech Saaz
- Styles
- Summer Ale, Session IPA, Wheat Beer, Lager, Blonde Ale
Substitutes
In your brews
Used in 13 brews 2020-04-13 → 2025-06-05
Total used 1099 g ~85 g/batch
Most used at Boil
Most-paired hops
Usage by stage
Styles brewed
Used in
- Golden Weka Ale 21A American IPA (SMASH)
- Golden Weka Ale 21A American IPA
- Summer Light II 21C Hazy IPA
- Summer Light 21C Hazy IPA
- Dark Crystal 34C Specialty Beer
- Reet Petite (clone) 21B Specialty IPA: Red IPA
- Summer Haze V2 25B Saison
- Juniper Saison (September 2021) 25B Saison
- American APA (August 2021) 18B American Pale Ale
- Tasman Pale Ale (July 2021) 18B American Pale Ale
- Tasman Pale Ale (April 2021) 18B American Pale Ale
- Juniper Saison (January 2021) 25B Saison
- Tasman NZ Pale Ale 18B American Pale Ale