MosaicvsTettnanger
Mosaic and Tettnanger 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
Tettnanger
Alpha acid
2.5–5.8%
Beta acid
2.8–5.3%
Total oil
0.4–1.1 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Tettnanger
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Only in Tettnanger
FloralPepperBlack currant
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Tettnanger |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 2.5–5.8% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 2.8–5.3% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 22–28% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.4–1.1 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 40–41% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 20–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 6–7% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 11–12% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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