Motueka Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz

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Motueka hop pellets deliver bright lime, lemon, and tropical fruit aroma with smooth bitterness, making them a flavorful hop for brewing lagers, pilsners, pale ales, and session IPAs.
  • T-90 hop pellets for consistent brewing performance
  • Bright lime, lemon, and tropical fruit hop character
  • Ideal for lagers, pilsners, pale ales, wheat beers, and session IPAs
  • 1oz fresh hop pellets, nitrogen-flushed to preserve hop oils and freshness
Alpha Acids
Different hop varieties contain varying amounts of alpha acids—even the same hop variety may exhibit different levels. This also depends on factors such as growing conditions and harvesting time. The AA% can vary between 1% up to 20% in hops. Therefore, brewers maintain the consistency of their beer's flavor profile by accurately measuring and controlling the AA content.
4 - 9%
1%20%
Product Analysis
This typical analysis is not to be construed as product specification. Typical analysis represents average values, not to be considered as guarantees, expressed or implied, nor as a condition of sale.

Format, T90 Pellets
Flavor/Aroma, Fruity, Lemon, Lime, Tropical
Ideal Uses, Flavor & Aroma Additions
Alpha Acids, 4 ~ 9%
Beta Acids, 4 ~ 8%
Total Oils, 0.8 ~ 1.5 mL/100g

Motueka is a distinctive New Zealand hop variety bred from traditional Saaz lineage. It is prized for its vibrant citrus character and smooth bitterness that works well in both classic and modern beer styles.

Brewers often describe Motueka hops as producing bright lime zest, lemon citrus, and tropical fruit aromas with subtle herbal and floral undertones. This refreshing citrus profile makes Motueka especially effective in lagers, pilsners, and session-style beers where crisp hop character enhances drinkability.

Motueka performs particularly well in late boil additions, whirlpool hopping, and dry hopping where its citrus-forward aroma can fully develop.

Motueka hops are widely used in beers where bright citrus aroma and smooth bitterness enhance the overall flavor profile.

Ideal for:

  • American Pale Ale
  • IPA
  • Pilsner
  • Lager
  • Wheat Ale

Motueka pairs well with hops such as Nelson Sauvin, Citra, and Cascade to create vibrant citrus and tropical hop combinations.

  • Add early in the boil for balanced bitterness
  • Use late boil additions to enhance citrus hop flavor
  • Add during whirlpool or hop stand to maximize lime and lemon aroma
  • Dry hop for bright citrus aroma in pale ales and IPAs
  • Store sealed in the freezer to preserve hop oils and freshness

Motueka works particularly well in crisp lagers, pilsners, and session beers where fresh citrus hop aroma enhances the overall balance of the beer.

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Motueka Hops - Fresh Pellets - 1oz
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Frequently Asked Questions

Motueka hops deliver bright lime, lemon, and tropical fruit flavors with subtle herbal undertones and smooth bitterness.

Yes. Motueka hops are commonly used in lagers and pilsners because their citrus-forward aroma complements clean fermentation and crisp malt character.

Yes. Motueka is frequently used for dry hopping to produce bright lime and citrus aroma in pale ales, IPAs, and session beers.

Motueka hops are commonly used in pale ales, IPAs, pilsners, lagers, wheat beers, and session-style beers.

Hop pellets should be stored in an airtight container in the freezer to preserve delicate hop oils and maintain freshness between brewing sessions.

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