Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Chinook
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineSpicyGrapefruit
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Only in Chinook
ResinDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |