MosaicvsZagrava

Mosaic and Zagrava 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

Zagrava

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

4–7%

Beta acid

8–12%

Total oil

2–3 mL

Ukraine

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 Zagrava

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Spicy

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Only in Zagrava

HerbalFruityFloral

Property

PropertyMosaicZagrava
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%4–7%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%8–12%
Co-humulone24–26%24–28%
Total oil1–1.5 mL2–3 mL
Myrcene47–55%30–50%
Humulene10–16%14–16%
Caryophyllene3–8%7–8%
Farnesene0–1%12–18%
OriginUnited StatesUkraine
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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