Elixir
Alpha acid
4.6–7%
Beta acid
4.5–6.6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
France
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 Elixir
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
RoseCitrusTropicalTangerineSpicy
Only in Elixir
CognacLeatherTobaccoOrangeFloralSandalwood
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassyPinePapayaEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Elixir | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.6–7% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.6% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 65–75% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 1–2% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–27% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |