Ella
Alpha acid
13.3–19.2%
Beta acid
4–7.8%
Total oil
2.4–3.4 mL
Australia
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 Ella
- 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
SpicyGrapefruitTropical
Only in Ella
FloralNobleAnise
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Property
| Property | Ella | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13.3–19.2% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.8% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 2.4–3.4 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–50% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 15–22% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–18% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 12–14% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |