Rakau
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.8–2.2 mL
New Zealand
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 Rakau
- 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
Pine
Only in Rakau
Stone fruitFigFruityApricotResin
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Rakau | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 23–25% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.8–2.2 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–57% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 16–17% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–6% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 4–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |