MosaicvsMount Rainier
Mosaic and Mount Rainier 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
Mount Rainier
Alpha acid
5–9.4%
Beta acid
5–9.2%
Total oil
0.2–3.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Mount Rainier
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Only in Mount Rainier
NobleLicoriceFloral
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Mount Rainier |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 5–9.4% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 5–9.2% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 21–34% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.2–3.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 58–59% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 17–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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