Mandarina BavariavsMosaic
Mandarina Bavaria and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mandarina Bavaria
Alpha acid
7–10.5%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Germany
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 Mandarina Bavaria
- 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
TangerineCitrusTropical
Only in Mandarina Bavaria
LemonResinHerbal
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassyPineSpicyPapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Mandarina Bavaria | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10.5% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–8% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 31–35% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 10–15% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 1–2% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |