TangovsMosaic

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

Tango

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.5–11%

Beta acid

7.5–10%

Total oil

2.4–4 mL

Germany

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 Tango

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • 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

SpicyCitrus

Only in Tango

Passion fruitPineapple

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyTangoMosaic
Alpha acid7.5–11%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid7.5–10%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone19–25%24–26%
Total oil2.4–4 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene-47–55%
Humulene-10–16%
Caryophyllene-3–8%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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