Polaris
Alpha acid
18–23%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
4–5 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 Polaris
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Polaris
MintMentholPineapple
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Polaris | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 18–23% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 22–29% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 4–5 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 49–51% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |