JestervsMosaic

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

Jester

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–9%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

0.6–1.2 mL

United Kingdom

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 Jester

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mosaic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Jester

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Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyJesterMosaic
Alpha acid7–9%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid4–6%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone23–28%24–26%
Total oil0.6–1.2 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene-47–55%
Humulene-10–16%
Caryophyllene-3–8%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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