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

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–10.5%

Beta acid

4–8%

Total oil

0.8–2 mL

Germany

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 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

PropertyMandarina BavariaMosaic
Alpha acid7–10.5%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid4–8%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone31–35%24–26%
Total oil0.8–2 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene35–45%47–55%
Humulene10–15%10–16%
Caryophyllene6–10%3–8%
Farnesene1–2%0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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