MosaicvsWild Wolf

Mosaic and Wild Wolf 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

Wild Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.25%

Beta acid

5.88%

Total oil

-

United States

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Wild Wolf

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Earthy

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Only in Wild Wolf

FruityHerbal

Property

PropertyMosaicWild Wolf
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%8.25%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%5.88%
Co-humulone24–26%-
Total oil1–1.5 mL-
Myrcene47–55%-
Humulene10–16%-
Caryophyllene3–8%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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