Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 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 Amarillo
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyTropicalCitrusGrapefruit
Only in Amarillo
FloralOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachDank
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |