LumberjackvsMosaic
Lumberjack and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Lumberjack
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
-
Total oil
-
Canada
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 Lumberjack
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusEarthy
Only in Lumberjack
MelonSpicesCloveAllspiceBitter
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Lumberjack | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | - | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | - | 24–26% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 47–55% |
| Humulene | - | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Canada | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |