Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Herald
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.9 mL
United Kingdom
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 Herald
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusGrapefruit
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Only in Herald
OrangeClean
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Herald |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 9–13% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 4.5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 35–37% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 39–41% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 14–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 6–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |