Southern PromisevsMosaic

Southern Promise and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Southern Promise

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9.5–14.5%

Beta acid

3.6–5.8%

Total oil

0.7–1.1 mL

South Africa

Mosaic

Dual purpose

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 Promise

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mosaic

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Southern Promise

HerbalFruityWoodyBerryFloral

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertySouthern PromiseMosaic
Alpha acid9.5–14.5%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3.6–5.8%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone20–22%24–26%
Total oil0.7–1.1 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene21–25%47–55%
Humulene23–27%10–16%
Caryophyllene7–11%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginSouth AfricaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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