Horizon
Alpha acid
8.8–12%
Beta acid
5.5–7.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
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 Horizon
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Horizon
FloralFloral
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Horizon | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8–12% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7.5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 16–19% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 3–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |