TriplePearlvsMosaic
TriplePearl and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
TriplePearl
Alpha acid
10–11.2%
Beta acid
3.3–4.2%
Total oil
0.8–1.8 mL
United States
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 TriplePearl
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusSpicy
Only in TriplePearl
OrangeZestMelonResinBlack currantSandalwoodCedarFloral
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | TriplePearl | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–11.2% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–4.2% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 21–55% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.8 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–55% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 7–11% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–5% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |