Astra
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1–3 mL
Australia
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 Astra
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalGrassyGrapefruit
Only in Astra
SweetPeachWhiteMelonHoney
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryCitrusPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Property
| Property | Astra | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 26–28% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 6–8% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 2–3% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |