Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Bergamot
Alpha acid
8–10.7%
Beta acid
6–8.9%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Bergamot
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Tropical
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Only in Bergamot
OrangeMangoDankCherryZestLemongrassLimeJuniperPepperFloral
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Bergamot |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 8–10.7% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 6–8.9% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 39–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 44–45% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 14–15% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 9–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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