MosaicvsTrident

Mosaic and Trident are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Mosaic

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–13.5%

Beta acid

3.2–3.9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

United States

Trident

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–14%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.5–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Trident

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TropicalCitrus

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Only in Trident

FruityPassion fruit

Property

PropertyMosaicTrident
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%11–14%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%4–5%
Co-humulone24–26%20–30%
Total oil1–1.5 mL1.5–3 mL
Myrcene47–55%-
Humulene10–16%-
Caryophyllene3–8%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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