MosaicvsSitiva Blend

Mosaic (dual purpose) and Sitiva Blend (aroma) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Mosaic

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–13.5%

Beta acid

3.2–3.9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

United States

Sitiva Blend

Aroma

Alpha acid

7.2–7.6%

Beta acid

4.2–4.5%

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 Sitiva Blend

  • Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Only in Sitiva Blend

Stone fruitFloralPeachLime

Property

PropertyMosaicSitiva Blend
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%7.2–7.6%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%4.2–4.5%
Co-humulone24–26%27–28%
Total oil1–1.5 mL-
Myrcene47–55%50–58%
Humulene10–16%10–11%
Caryophyllene3–8%-
Farnesene0–1%9–10%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeAroma

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