Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Motueka
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalCitrus
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonFloral
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |