Alpha 8.2%
Crop Year: 2021
BBE 08/26
Use in brewing
Dual purpose hop.
Lively and lifted lemon and lime notes followed by a background impression of tropical fruits, Motueka™ offers a unique aroma and flavour. Desirable in dual purpose applications due to its relatively high alpha, the variety is an excellent hop in many applications from first kettle additions through to late gift.
Characteristics
Floral, Lemon, Lime
Country
New Zealand
Origin/History
Bred by crossing a New Zealand breeding selection with Saazer parentage, MotuekaTM was developed by New Zealand’s HortResearch and was bred for its dual purpose application, balanced bitterness and new world “noble” type aroma.
