Southern StarvsMosaic
Southern Star and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Southern Star
Alpha acid
12–18.6%
Beta acid
4–7.5%
Total oil
1.4–1.7 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 Star
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTangerineTropicalRose
Only in Southern Star
QuinceBerryFloralPineapplePassion fruitPearCassisOrangeCoffee
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassyPineSpicyPapayaEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Southern Star | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–18.6% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–7.5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 25–31% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.4–1.7 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 32–38% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 23–27% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 8–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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