{"product_id":"motueka","title":"Motueka","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLime and Lemon Zest • New Zealand Brightness • Mojito in a Hop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotueka is a standout New Zealand variety, bred from Saaz parentage and prized for an electric citrus profile that brewers consistently describe as fresh lime, lemon zest, and mojito. It carries noble-hop refinement underneath all that brightness, which lets it sparkle in delicate lagers and bold hoppy ales alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an alpha acid content of 7%, Motueka can handle bittering duty cleanly, but its vivid oils make it most valuable in late-boil, whirlpool, and dry hop additions where the citrus stays fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright fresh lime zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunny lemon citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight tropical fruit background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool mojito-like herbal lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp, clean bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small late addition gives lagers and pale ales a zesty lift; heavy whirlpool and dry hop charges turn the beer into a full lime-and-tropical showcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMotueka is a staple ingredient in many modern and hybrid styles, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Zealand Pilsner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican and NZ Pale Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPA and Hazy IPA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheat Beer and Witbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer Blonde Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also brightens fruit beers and seltzer-adjacent light ales, and pairs brilliantly with Nelson Sauvin in all-NZ hop bills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Recommendations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a 5 gallon batch, use 0.5–1 oz at 60 minutes if bittering with Motueka, then concentrate 1–2 oz in the whirlpool and 1–2 oz as a dry hop. Light usage reads as a noble-citrus accent; heavy late usage delivers the full mojito character the hop is famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a standout NZ Pilsner, hop a clean Pilsner malt base entirely with Motueka and ferment cold — the lime-zest finish does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlpha Acid: 7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Notes: Lime, lemon, tropical, citrus, mojito\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Use: Dual-purpose, strongest late\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Additions: Whirlpool, dry hop, 60 min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstitutes: Citra, Wakatu, Saaz (character base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Styles: NZ Pilsner, pale ale, IPA, saison, wheat beer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're crafting a zesty New Zealand Pilsner, a summery pale ale, or a lime-kissed hazy, Motueka provides the fresh-squeezed brightness that put New Zealand hops on the map.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clawhammer Supply","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45930665410758,"sku":null,"price":2.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":46064919314630,"sku":null,"price":5.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":46064919347398,"sku":null,"price":10.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":46064919380166,"sku":null,"price":20.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0054\/6682\/files\/hop-pellets_3099cc4a-587e-41c3-bdc0-cbd760e766b4.png?v=1781146217","url":"https:\/\/www.clawhammersupply.com\/products\/motueka","provider":"Clawhammer Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}