Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
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 Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- 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
Citrus
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitLimePeach
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Calypso | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 38–42% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |