MosaicvsToyomidori
Mosaic (dual purpose) and Toyomidori (bittering) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Toyomidori
Alpha acid
11–13%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
0.8–1.2 mL
Japan
Key differences
When to pick Mosaic
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Toyomidori
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Only in Toyomidori
MildFruityTobaccoGreen
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Toyomidori |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 11–13% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 40% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.8–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 58–60% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 9–12% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Bittering |