Comet
Alpha acid
8–12.4%
Beta acid
3–6.1%
Total oil
1–3.3 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 Comet
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrassyGrapefruit
Only in Comet
Wild
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Property
| Property | Comet | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12.4% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–6.1% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 34–45% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1–3.3 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–65% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–15% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |