Idaho 7
Alpha acid
9.5–14.9%
Beta acid
3.5–5%
Total oil
1–2 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 Idaho 7
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mosaic
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalCitrusGrapefruitPapayaPineEarthy
Only in Idaho 7
Black currantApricotOrangeResinFloralBlack currant
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassySpicyTangerineRoseBlossomBubblegum
Property
| Property | Idaho 7 | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–14.9% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |