Admiral
Alpha acid
13–16.2%
Beta acid
4.8–6.1%
Total oil
1–1.7 mL
United Kingdom
Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Admiral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Mosaic
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Admiral
OrangeTeaFreshResinHerbal
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Admiral | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–16.2% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–6.1% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 37–45% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1–1.7 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–48% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 23–26% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |