Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Rakau
- 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
Pine
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Only in Rakau
Stone fruitFigFruityApricotResin
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Rakau |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 9–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 23–25% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1.8–2.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 55–57% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 16–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 5–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–5% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |