Loral
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
1.5–6.5%
Total oil
1.5–3.4 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 Loral
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mosaic
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Loral
FloralBlack currantDarkFruity
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Loral | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 1.5–6.5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 20–24% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.5–3.4 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 52–58% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 17–18% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |