MosaicvsNobility Blend
Mosaic and Nobility Blend 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
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Nobility Blend
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenFloral
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Nobility Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 4.2–4.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 4.9–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 27% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 34–38% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 22–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 26–28% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 6–8% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |