MosaicvsOld Mission
Mosaic (dual purpose) and Old Mission (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Old Mission
Alpha acid
4.33%
Beta acid
3.7%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Old Mission
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPineSpicy
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Only in Old Mission
HerbalBlack currantTart
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Old Mission |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 4.33% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 3.7% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | - |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | - |
| Humulene | 10–16% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |