Orion
Alpha acid
6–9%
Beta acid
2.5–5.75%
Total oil
0.8–2.1 mL
Germany
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 Orion
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Orion
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Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Orion | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–9% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–5.75% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 25–30% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.1 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 41–56% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 16–26% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–13% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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