Multihead
Alpha acid
3.5–4.5%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 mL
United States
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 Multihead
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropical
Only in Multihead
Peach
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Multihead | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.5–4.5% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 45% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–49% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | - | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |