MosaicvsWarrior

Mosaic and Warrior 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

Warrior

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14.5–18%

Beta acid

4.3–6%

Total oil

1–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Warrior

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pine

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Only in Warrior

MildResin

Property

PropertyMosaicWarrior
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%14.5–18%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%4.3–6%
Co-humulone24–26%22–26%
Total oil1–1.5 mL1–2.5 mL
Myrcene47–55%40–50%
Humulene10–16%15–18%
Caryophyllene3–8%11–14%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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