Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 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 Citra
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Mosaic
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruit
Only in Citra
PeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryPassion fruitLychee
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Property
| Property | Citra | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–15% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4.5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 20–35% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 60–70% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 7–13% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |