Dr. RudivsMosaic

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

Dr. Rudi

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–12%

Beta acid

7–8.5%

Total oil

1.3–1.6 mL

New Zealand

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 Dr. Rudi

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mosaic

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pine

Only in Dr. Rudi

ResinLemongrass

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyDr. RudiMosaic
Alpha acid10–12%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid7–8.5%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone36–39%24–26%
Total oil1.3–1.6 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene28–30%47–55%
Humulene33–34%10–16%
Caryophyllene9–11%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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