Columbia
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2 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 Columbia
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Columbia
PineappleLemonNoblePungent
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Columbia | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 15–19% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–12% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |