Triumph
Alpha acid
9–12%
Beta acid
3–5%
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 Triumph
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
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
SpicyPineCitrus
Only in Triumph
OrangePeachLimeFruity
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Triumph | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–12% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 22–26% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.8 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 25–40% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 28–34% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–10% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |