Tropica
Alpha acid
8.8%
Beta acid
3%
Total oil
-
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 Tropica
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
Tropical
Only in Tropica
PineappleMandarinOrangeDank
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Tropica | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8.8% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | - | 24–26% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 47–55% |
| Humulene | - | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |