MosaicvsSultana (Denali)
Mosaic and Sultana (Denali) 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
Sultana (Denali)
Alpha acid
13–16%
Beta acid
3.5–7%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Sultana (Denali)
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalCitrusPineSpicy
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Only in Sultana (Denali)
PineappleLemon
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Sultana (Denali) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 13–16% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 3.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 22–26% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 54–55% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 15–17% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 5–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |