McKenzie
Alpha acid
9–11%
Beta acid
8–9%
Total oil
2–3 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 McKenzie
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrapefruitPine
Only in McKenzie
LemonNectarineMelonThymeStone fruitDankFloral
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Property
| Property | McKenzie | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–11% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–9% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | - | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 47–55% |
| Humulene | - | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |