Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Tahoma
Alpha acid
7–8.2%
Beta acid
8.5–9.5%
Total oil
1–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tahoma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPineSpicyGrapefruit
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Only in Tahoma
LemonCedarOrangeWoody
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Tahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 7–8.2% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 8.5–9.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 15–17% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 67–72% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 9–11% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 2–4% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |