Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Nugget
Alpha acid
9.5–16%
Beta acid
3–5.8%
Total oil
0.9–3.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Nugget
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusEarthy
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Only in Nugget
HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalCoconut
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Nugget |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 9.5–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 3–5.8% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 22–30% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.9–3.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 48–59% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 12–22% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |