KohatuvsMosaic

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

Kohatu

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–7%

Beta acid

4–6%

Total oil

1–2 mL

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 Kohatu

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mosaic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Tropical

Only in Kohatu

-

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyKohatuMosaic
Alpha acid6–7%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid4–6%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone20–25%24–26%
Total oil1–2 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene25–30%47–55%
Humulene30–40%10–16%
Caryophyllene11–16%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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