AzaccavsMosaic

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

Azacca

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–16%

Beta acid

4–5.5%

Total oil

1.6–2.5 mL

United States

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 Azacca

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mosaic

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

PapayaGrapefruitSpicyGrassyTropicalCitrus

Only in Azacca

MangoOrangeLemonPineapple

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryPineTangerineRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum

Property

PropertyAzaccaMosaic
Alpha acid14–16%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid4–5.5%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone38–45%24–26%
Total oil1.6–2.5 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene46–55%47–55%
Humulene14–18%10–16%
Caryophyllene8–12%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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