AurumvsMosaic

Aurum (aroma) and Mosaic (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Aurum

Aroma

Alpha acid

3.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3.1%

Total oil

0.5–1.7 mL

Germany

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 Aurum

  • 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

SpicyEarthyCitrus

Only in Aurum

FruityFloralMildHerbalNoble

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyAurumMosaic
Alpha acid3.5–5.7%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3.1%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone20–23%24–26%
Total oil0.5–1.7 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene-47–55%
Humulene-10–16%
Caryophyllene-3–8%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaDual purpose

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