Nobility BlendvsMosaic
Nobility Blend and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Nobility Blend
Alpha acid
4.2–4.5%
Beta acid
4.9–5.3%
Total oil
-
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 Nobility Blend
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Nobility Blend
LemonOrangeLemongrassGreenFloral
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Nobility Blend | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.2–4.5% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.9–5.3% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 27% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 34–38% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 22–23% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 26–28% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 6–8% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |