PekkovsMosaic

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

Pekko

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13–16%

Beta acid

3.5–5%

Total oil

1–3 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 Pekko

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Mosaic

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Pekko

PleasantFloralMintHerbalMellowPineappleThymeCucumberSageLemon

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyPekkoMosaic
Alpha acid13–16%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3.5–5%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone27–30%24–26%
Total oil1–3 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene20–30%47–55%
Humulene20–28%10–16%
Caryophyllene15–20%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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