MosaicvsSticky Fingers Blend

Mosaic and Sticky Fingers Blend 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

Sticky Fingers Blend

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.92%

Beta acid

4.59%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Sticky Fingers Blend

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyEarthy

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Only in Sticky Fingers Blend

FruityDank

Property

PropertyMosaicSticky Fingers Blend
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%11.92%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%4.59%
Co-humulone24–26%28–29%
Total oil1–1.5 mL-
Myrcene47–55%-
Humulene10–16%-
Caryophyllene3–8%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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