Motueka
Lime-zest with a noble Saaz backbone.
Description
A Saaz × NZ-male cross released by NZ Hops Ltd. Lime, lemon, and tropical fruit over the lifted herbal-spicy backbone of its Czech parent. Excellent in pilsners, saisons, and Pacific pale ales where you want clean lift plus citrus.
Profile
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% |
|---|---|
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% |
| Cohumulone | 28–32% |
| Total oils | 0.8–1.2 mL/100g |
| Flavor | lime, lemon, tropical |
Classic uses
Substitutes
- Saaz — shared lemony lift
- Nelson Sauvin