NZH-107vsMosaic

NZH-107 and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

NZH-107

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.4–2.2 mL

New Zealand

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 NZH-107

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Mosaic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusGrapefruit

Only in NZH-107

Passion fruit

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum

Property

PropertyNZH-107Mosaic
Alpha acid8–11%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid5–7%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone27–31%24–26%
Total oil1.4–2.2 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene55–65%47–55%
Humulene7–10%10–16%
Caryophyllene4–8%3–8%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginNew ZealandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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