Southern DawnvsMosaic
Southern Dawn and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Dawn
Alpha acid
11.2–13.5%
Beta acid
4.3–5.9%
Total oil
-
South Africa
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 Southern Dawn
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in Southern Dawn
QuinceLemongrassGingerChamomileStrawberryFruityHerbal
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Southern Dawn | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.2–13.5% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.3–5.9% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 31–33% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 22–45% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 17–25% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–11% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 4–10% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |