Emerald SpirevsMosaic
Emerald Spire and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Emerald Spire
Alpha acid
8.6–13%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
-
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 Emerald Spire
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
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
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Emerald Spire
PeachFruityWhiteGrapesWatermelonBubbleMelonHoneydew
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Emerald Spire | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.6–13% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–4.5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 38–39% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 36–37% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |