MosaicvsSouthern Promise

Mosaic and Southern Promise 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

Southern Promise

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–14.5%

Beta acid

3.6–5.8%

Total oil

0.7–1.1 mL

South Africa

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

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

When to pick Southern Promise

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Only in Southern Promise

HerbalFruityWoodyBerryFloral

Property

PropertyMosaicSouthern Promise
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%9.5–14.5%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%3.6–5.8%
Co-humulone24–26%20–22%
Total oil1–1.5 mL0.7–1.1 mL
Myrcene47–55%21–25%
Humulene10–16%23–27%
Caryophyllene3–8%7–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesSouth Africa
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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