Mackinac
Alpha acid
9–14%
Beta acid
2.8–4%
Total oil
1.5–2.2 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 Mackinac
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalCitrusPapayaSpicy
Only in Mackinac
MelonFloralBlack currant
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassyPineTangerineRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Mackinac | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–14% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–4% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.2 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–17% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 11–12% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–5% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |