MosaicvsMoutere

Mosaic and Moutere are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Mosaic

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–13.5%

Beta acid

3.2–3.9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

United States

Moutere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

1.5–1.9 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Moutere

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TropicalPineEarthyGrapefruit

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryCitrusGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseBlossomBubblegum

Only in Moutere

Passion fruitHay

Property

PropertyMosaicMoutere
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%17.5–19.5%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%8–10%
Co-humulone24–26%24–28%
Total oil1–1.5 mL1.5–1.9 mL
Myrcene47–55%22–23%
Humulene10–16%15–16%
Caryophyllene3–8%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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