HORT9909vsMosaic

HORT9909 and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HORT9909

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–10%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

New Zealand

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 HORT9909

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
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyCitrusPine

Only in HORT9909

LimeHaySweetLemonNobleBlack currant

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyHORT9909Mosaic
Alpha acid6–10%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3–4%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone27–29%24–26%
Total oil-1–1.5 mL
Myrcene49–51%47–55%
Humulene11–13%10–16%
Caryophyllene4–5%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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