MosaicvsZenia

Mosaic and Zenia 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

Zenia

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–14%

Beta acid

4.4–5.1%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Zenia

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusPine

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Only in Zenia

DankResinOrangeOnionFruityMarmaladeGarlic

Property

PropertyMosaicZenia
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%11–14%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%4.4–5.1%
Co-humulone24–26%-
Total oil1–1.5 mL0.7–2.5 mL
Myrcene47–55%-
Humulene10–16%-
Caryophyllene3–8%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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