MosaicvsYakima Gold
Mosaic and Yakima Gold are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Yakima Gold
Alpha acid
7–8%
Beta acid
3.5–4.5%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 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 Yakima Gold
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Only in Yakima Gold
SmoothLemon
Property
| Property | Mosaic | Yakima Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 7–8% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 3.5–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 21–23% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 0.5–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 35–45% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 5–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 8–12% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |