Sitiva BlendvsMosaic
Sitiva Blend (aroma) and Mosaic (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Sitiva Blend
Alpha acid
7.2–7.6%
Beta acid
4.2–4.5%
Total oil
-
United States
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 Sitiva Blend
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Sitiva Blend
Stone fruitFloralPeachLime
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Sitiva Blend | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.2–7.6% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.2–4.5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 27–28% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–58% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 10–11% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 9–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |