Hydra
Alpha acid
10.5–13.7%
Beta acid
6.4–7.9%
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 Hydra
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTangerineRoseTropical
Only in Hydra
MandarinZestResinLimeBerryPeachWatermelonApricot
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassyPineSpicyPapayaEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Hydra | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.5–13.7% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 6.4–7.9% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 54–55% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–9% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |