ClustervsMosaic

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

Cluster

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5.5–9%

Beta acid

4.5–6%

Total oil

0.4–1 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 Cluster

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mosaic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Earthy

Only in Cluster

FloralSweet

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyClusterMosaic
Alpha acid5.5–9%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid4.5–6%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone33–43%24–26%
Total oil0.4–1 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene38–46%47–55%
Humulene15–20%10–16%
Caryophyllene8–10%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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