MosaicvsStyrian Wolf
Mosaic and Styrian Wolf are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Styrian Wolf
Alpha acid
10–18.5%
Beta acid
2.1–6%
Total oil
0.7–4.5 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Styrian Wolf
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Only in Styrian Wolf
MangoPassion fruitLemongrassElderflowerVioletFloralFruityCoconut
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Styrian Wolf |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 10–18.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 2.1–6% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 22–23% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.7–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 5–9% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 2–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 4–7% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |