MosaicvsNZH-107

Mosaic and NZH-107 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

NZH-107

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.4–2.2 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick NZH-107

  • 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

CitrusGrapefruit

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum

Only in NZH-107

Passion fruit

Property

PropertyMosaicNZH-107
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%8–11%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%5–7%
Co-humulone24–26%27–31%
Total oil1–1.5 mL1.4–2.2 mL
Myrcene47–55%55–65%
Humulene10–16%7–10%
Caryophyllene3–8%4–8%
Farnesene0–1%4–7%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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