Taiheke
Alpha acid
5–9%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
New Zealand
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 Taiheke
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropicalGrapefruitSpicy
Only in Taiheke
LemonLimeFloral
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Property
| Property | Taiheke | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–9% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 33–40% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–10% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–5% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |