Evergreen BlendvsMosaic
Evergreen Blend (aroma) and Mosaic (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Evergreen Blend
Alpha acid
7–7.5%
Beta acid
4.3–4.5%
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 Evergreen Blend
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Tangerine
Only in Evergreen Blend
PeachApricotLemonGreenWatermelon
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyPapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Evergreen Blend | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–7.5% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–4.5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | - | 24–26% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–32% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 20–22% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–12% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |