Zagrava
Alpha acid
4–7%
Beta acid
8–12%
Total oil
2–3 mL
Ukraine
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 Zagrava
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
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
Spicy
Only in Zagrava
HerbalFruityFloral
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Zagrava | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–7% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–12% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 24–28% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 2–3 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–50% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 14–16% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–8% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 12–18% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Ukraine | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Lubelski
Spalter Select