Boomerang
Alpha acid
10–14%
Beta acid
5–10%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
Czech Republic
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 Boomerang
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyCitrus
Only in Boomerang
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Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Boomerang | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–14% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–10% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 27–32% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–53% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 17–24% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |