StratavsMosaic

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

Strata

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–12.5%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

2.3–3.5 mL

United States

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 Strata

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Mosaic

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Grapefruit

Only in Strata

CannabisPassion fruitStrawberryDankMusty

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum

Property

PropertyStrataMosaic
Alpha acid11–12.5%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid5–7%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone21%24–26%
Total oil2.3–3.5 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene52–65%47–55%
Humulene22–30%10–16%
Caryophyllene5–13%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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