Vital
Alpha acid
9–16%
Beta acid
6–11%
Total oil
1.1–2.5 mL
Czech Republic
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 Vital
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Vital
PlumLavenderLicorice
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Vital | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 9–16% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 6–11% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 21–26% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.1–2.5 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–60% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 2–5% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–8% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 1–3% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Czech Republic | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |