EndeavourvsMosaic

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

Endeavour

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5–10.6%

Beta acid

3.8–5.3%

Total oil

1.1–1.8 mL

United Kingdom

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 Endeavour

  • 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

SpicyGrapefruit

Only in Endeavour

Black currantLoganberryLime

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum

Property

PropertyEndeavourMosaic
Alpha acid5–10.6%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3.8–5.3%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone30–36%24–26%
Total oil1.1–1.8 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene27–37%47–55%
Humulene3–10%10–16%
Caryophyllene-3–8%
Farnesene5–8%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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