Moutere
Alpha acid
17.5–19.5%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–1.9 mL
New Zealand
Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Moutere
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalGrapefruitEarthyPine
Only in Moutere
Passion fruitHay
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryCitrusGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseBlossomBubblegum
Property
| Property | Moutere | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 17.5–19.5% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.5–1.9 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–23% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 15–16% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |