African QueenvsMosaic
African Queen and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
African Queen
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
3.9–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
South Africa
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 African Queen
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusBlueberryBubblegum
Only in African Queen
DankStone fruitBlack currantGooseberryCassisLemongrassChiliesGazpacho
Only in Mosaic
TropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomGrapefruit
Property
| Property | African Queen | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.9–6.2% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.5 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–29% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 21–30% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–17% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |