Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Petoskey
Alpha acid
12.1%
Beta acid
6.16%
Total oil
-
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Petoskey
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Only in Petoskey
FloralPungentPineapple
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Petoskey |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 12.1% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 6.16% |
| 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 |