Sultana (Denali)vsMosaic

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

Sultana (Denali)

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13–16%

Beta acid

3.5–7%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 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 Sultana (Denali)

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mosaic

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusPineSpicyTropical

Only in Sultana (Denali)

PineappleLemon

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryGrassyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertySultana (Denali)Mosaic
Alpha acid13–16%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3.5–7%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone22–26%24–26%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene54–55%47–55%
Humulene15–17%10–16%
Caryophyllene5–7%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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