ZythosvsMosaic

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

Zythos

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–12.5%

Beta acid

4.7–6.2%

Total oil

0.7–1.2 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 Zythos

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mosaic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TangerineCitrusPineGrapefruitTropical

Only in Zythos

Floral

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryGrassySpicyPapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum

Property

PropertyZythosMosaic
Alpha acid10–12.5%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid4.7–6.2%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone28–31%24–26%
Total oil0.7–1.2 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene30–50%47–55%
Humulene14–23%10–16%
Caryophyllene7–10%3–8%
Farnesene1–3%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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