Vista
Alpha acid
8–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–2.2 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 Vista
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
TropicalTangerineCitrus
Only in Vista
MelonPearGreenSweetFloral
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassyPineSpicyPapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Vista | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–12% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 29–31% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.8–2.2 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 18–22% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–14% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |