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
Alpha acid
9.5–14.5%
Beta acid
3.6–5.8%
Total oil
0.7–1.1 mL
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 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
| Property | Southern Promise | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9.5–14.5% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.6–5.8% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 20–22% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.1 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 21–25% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 23–27% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–11% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |