Aloha BlendvsMosaic
Aloha Blend and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Aloha Blend
Alpha acid
8.8–10.3%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
1.5–2.2 mL
United States
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 Aloha Blend
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Aloha Blend
BerryBlack currantSweet
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Aloha Blend | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–10.3% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | - | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | - | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 47–55% |
| Humulene | - | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |