Motueka® is one of New Zealand's most popular aroma hops, bred from the noble Saaz variety and renowned for its bright citrus character. It delivers vibrant notes of fresh lime, lemon zest, and tropical citrus, making it a favourite for modern lagers, pilsners, pale ales, IPAs, and wheat beers.
The distinctive lime character of Motueka adds a fresh, crisp finish that works beautifully as both a late-addition aroma hop and a dry hop. It can also be used as a single-hop variety to showcase its unique New Zealand citrus profile.
Alpha Acid: Typically 6.0–8.5% Hop Character: Fresh lime, lemon zest, citrus, subtle tropical fruit Best Uses: Pilsners, Lagers, Pale Ales, IPAs, Wheat Beers, Belgian Ales Origin: New Zealand Pedigree: Derived from Saaz noble hop genetics
Motueka combines classic noble hop heritage with a distinctive New Zealand twist, delivering bright citrus aromatics and a clean, refreshing finish that shines in both traditional and modern beer styles.
