NuggetvsMosaic

Nugget and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Nugget

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–16%

Beta acid

3–5.8%

Total oil

0.9–3.3 mL

United States

Mosaic

Dual purpose

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 Nugget

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Mosaic

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusEarthy

Only in Nugget

HerbalGingerPineappleGeraniumLycheeHerbalCoconut

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyNuggetMosaic
Alpha acid9.5–16%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3–5.8%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone22–30%24–26%
Total oil0.9–3.3 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene48–59%47–55%
Humulene12–22%10–16%
Caryophyllene7–10%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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