BrooklynvsMosaic

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

Brooklyn

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

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 Brooklyn

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mosaic

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

GrapefruitTropicalSpicy

Only in Brooklyn

Passion fruitHay

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum

Property

PropertyBrooklynMosaic
Alpha acid17.5–19.5%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid8–10%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone26%24–26%
Total oil-1–1.5 mL
Myrcene-47–55%
Humulene-10–16%
Caryophyllene-3–8%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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