Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Stirling
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusFloral
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 6–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 21–28% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1.3–1.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 44–48% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 19–23% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–17% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |