MosaicvsCentennial
Mosaic and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Centennial
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPineTangerineGrapefruit
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassySpicyPapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Only in Centennial
Floral
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Centennial |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 3.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 23–30% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 55–65% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |