MosaicvsPacific Jade

Mosaic and Pacific Jade 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

Pacific Jade

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–14%

Beta acid

7–8%

Total oil

1.1–1.5 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

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

When to pick Pacific Jade

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusSpicy

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Only in Pacific Jade

HerbalBlack currant

Property

PropertyMosaicPacific Jade
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%12–14%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%7–8%
Co-humulone24–26%23–25%
Total oil1–1.5 mL1.1–1.5 mL
Myrcene47–55%33–34%
Humulene10–16%32–33%
Caryophyllene3–8%10–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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