AhhhromavsMosaic

Ahhhroma and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Ahhhroma

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15.4–18.8%

Beta acid

6–9%

Total oil

2.1–4 mL

United States

Mosaic

Dual purpose

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 Ahhhroma

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mosaic

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Tangerine

Only in Ahhhroma

PineappleLimeMangoCinnamonPear

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyPapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyAhhhromaMosaic
Alpha acid15.4–18.8%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid6–9%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone34–35%24–26%
Total oil2.1–4 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene55–56%47–55%
Humulene12–13%10–16%
Caryophyllene6–7%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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