YeomanvsMosaic

Yeoman and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Yeoman

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

4–5%

Total oil

1.7–2.4 mL

United Kingdom

Mosaic

Dual purpose

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 Yeoman

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma

When to pick Mosaic

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Yeoman

Noble

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyYeomanMosaic
Alpha acid12–16%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid4–5%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone25%24–26%
Total oil1.7–2.4 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene47–49%47–55%
Humulene19–21%10–16%
Caryophyllene9–10%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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