Mistral
Alpha acid
6.5–8.5%
Beta acid
3.1–3.8%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
France
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 Mistral
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Mistral
FloralMelonGrapesWinePearPassion fruitKumquatMango
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Mistral | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6.5–8.5% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.1–3.8% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 29–39% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 59–65% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 9–13% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 2–4% | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |