Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 mL
United Kingdom
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 Herald
- 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
GrapefruitCitrus
Only in Herald
OrangeClean
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Property
| Property | Herald | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–13% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–5.5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1–1.9 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–41% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 14–16% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–8% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |