Styrian EaglevsMosaic

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

Styrian Eagle

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12.5–17.5%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

2.5–4.6 mL

Slovenia

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 Styrian Eagle

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Mosaic

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Pine

Only in Styrian Eagle

BerryBananaBlack currantPeach

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyStyrian EagleMosaic
Alpha acid12.5–17.5%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3.5–5.5%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone20–23%24–26%
Total oil2.5–4.6 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene52–60%47–55%
Humulene0–2.5%10–16%
Caryophyllene4–7%3–8%
Farnesene6–10%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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