MosaicvsUSDA 008

Mosaic and USDA 008 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

USDA 008

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10.1–11.1%

Beta acid

2.7–3.3%

Total oil

1.6–1.7 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick USDA 008

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Only in USDA 008

FloralSweetPeachMangoStone fruit

Property

PropertyMosaicUSDA 008
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%10.1–11.1%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%2.7–3.3%
Co-humulone24–26%25–26%
Total oil1–1.5 mL1.6–1.7 mL
Myrcene47–55%6–7%
Humulene10–16%48–49%
Caryophyllene3–8%16–17%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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