AtlasvsMosaic

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

Atlas

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–11%

Beta acid

4%

Total oil

1.3–1.6 mL

Slovenia

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 Atlas

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Mosaic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pine

Only in Atlas

FloralLime

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyAtlasMosaic
Alpha acid5–11%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid4%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone36–38%24–26%
Total oil1.3–1.6 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene58–59%47–55%
Humulene8–10%10–16%
Caryophyllene3–5%3–8%
Farnesene13–14%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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