Styrian WolfvsMosaic

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

Styrian Wolf

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–18.5%

Beta acid

2.1–6%

Total oil

0.7–4.5 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 Wolf

  • 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

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Styrian Wolf

MangoPassion fruitLemongrassElderflowerVioletFloralFruityCoconut

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyStyrian WolfMosaic
Alpha acid10–18.5%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid2.1–6%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone22–23%24–26%
Total oil0.7–4.5 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene60–70%47–55%
Humulene5–9%10–16%
Caryophyllene2–3%3–8%
Farnesene4–7%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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