MosaicvsYeoman

Mosaic and Yeoman 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

Yeoman

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.7–2.4 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Only in Yeoman

Noble

Property

PropertyMosaicYeoman
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%12–16%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%4–5%
Co-humulone24–26%25%
Total oil1–1.5 mL1.7–2.4 mL
Myrcene47–55%47–49%
Humulene10–16%19–21%
Caryophyllene3–8%9–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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