USDA 008
Alpha acid
10.1–11.1%
Beta acid
2.7–3.3%
Total oil
1.6–1.7 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 USDA 008
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
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
Citrus
Only in USDA 008
FloralSweetPeachMangoStone fruit
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | USDA 008 | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10.1–11.1% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.7–3.3% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 25–26% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.6–1.7 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 6–7% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 48–49% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 16–17% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |