Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Taiheke
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalCitrusSpicyGrapefruit
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Only in Taiheke
LemonLimeFloral
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Taiheke |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 5–9% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 33–40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 10–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 5–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–5% |
| Origin | United States | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |