EclipsevsMosaic

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

Eclipse

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15.7–19%

Beta acid

5.9–9%

Total oil

1.8–2.7 mL

Australia

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 Eclipse

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mosaic

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusPine

Only in Eclipse

Mandarin

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyEclipseMosaic
Alpha acid15.7–19%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid5.9–9%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone33–37%24–26%
Total oil1.8–2.7 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene35–49%47–55%
Humulene0–2%10–16%
Caryophyllene6–12%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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