MosaicvsLiberty

Mosaic (dual purpose) and Liberty (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Mosaic

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–13.5%

Beta acid

3.2–3.9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

United States

Liberty

Bittering

Alpha acid

3–6.5%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

0.6–1.8 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Liberty

  • Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusSpicy

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Only in Liberty

NobleFloralHerbalDelicateLemon

Property

PropertyMosaicLiberty
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%3–6.5%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%3–4%
Co-humulone24–26%22–30%
Total oil1–1.5 mL0.6–1.8 mL
Myrcene47–55%15–25%
Humulene10–16%35–45%
Caryophyllene3–8%10–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeBittering

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