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Mosaic®
MOS

United States

Derived from Simcoe®, Mosaic® was developed and released by the Hop Breeding Company in 2012. This US hop features an enticing balance of floral, tropical, fruity and earthy flavors. A high alpha acid content makes Mosaic® a great dual-purpose hop but it’s strength lies in its smoothness and distinctive aroma that work particularly well in pale ales and IPAs.

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Typical Aroma Profile

 

Similar to Citra® and Cascade, which mirror some of the more fruity characteristics of Mosaic®, a particularly complex aroma profile is what earned Mosaic its name. 

The predominant aromas are tropical - pineapple, mango and passion fruit flavors are what have made Mosaic® hops such a popular choice for IPAs. Other fruity flavors in Mosaic® include tangerine, lime, gooseberries and cassis. 

Underneath, there are floral, grassy and herbal notes. Mosaic® hops evoke the seasons with the springtime scents of blossom and rose, and the herbaceous wintery perfume of pine. You may also detect the spicy, savory and sweet notes of alliums.

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CULTIVATION AREA
United States
ALPHA-ACIDS*
10.4 - 14 %
BETA-ACIDS
2.98 - 3.66 %
TOTAL OIL
0.9 - 2.08 ml/100g
MYRCENE
37.56 - 48.3 %
CARYOPHYLLENE (% OF TOTAL OIL)
4.96 - 6.9 %
FARNESEN (% OF TOTAL OIL)
0.04 - 0.3 %
LINALOOL
0.6 - 0.78 %
GERANIOL (% OF TOTAL OIL)
0.64 - 0.9 %
SUM OF TERPENE ALCOHOLS AND ESTERS (% OF TOTAL OIL)
0.48 %
KETONE (% OF TOTAL OIL)
0.72 - 0.72 %
ISOBUTYRATE (% OF TOTAL OIL)
0.24 - 0.28 %
THIOLS (µG/KG)
5.1 - 5.3

*Alpha acids are determined by conductometric titration (EBC 7.4) in Europe, by spectrophotometry (ASBC Hops-6) in the USA. Oil composition is determined by gas chromatography (ASBC Hops-17, EBC 7.12).

All values represent the medium range of the last 4 years. Be aware that specifically the alpha and oil values can vary in a broad range depending on the relevant crop year.

Ancestry

Mosaic® is the daughter of YCR 14 Simcoe® brand hop variety and a Nugget derived male.

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Quality

We work with our hop growers worldwide to ensure the best of the world's hops, which we combine with leading storage and hop processing to deliver you the absolute best hops possible.

Accountability

Our quality management and traceability systems are highly effective and robust. We actively prevent issues before they happen and can quickly identify and track them back in the unlikely event of a problem.

Protection

The BarthHaas Guarantee screens all our hops for known active ingredients, such as controlled pesticides, to protect your business and help you meet the legislative requirements in your country of business.