Sládek
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4–11%
Total oil
0.8–2 mL
Czech Republic
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 Sládek
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Grapefruit
Only in Sládek
NobleFruityPeachPassion fruit
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Property
| Property | Sládek | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–11% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 23–40% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–50% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 20–40% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |