ZeniavsMosaic

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

Zenia

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–14%

Beta acid

4.4–5.1%

Total oil

0.7–2.5 mL

United States

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 Zenia

  • 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

CitrusPine

Only in Zenia

DankResinOrangeOnionFruityMarmaladeGarlic

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyZeniaMosaic
Alpha acid11–14%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid4.4–5.1%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone-24–26%
Total oil0.7–2.5 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene-47–55%
Humulene-10–16%
Caryophyllene-3–8%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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