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Mosaic
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About
Mosaic is an aroma hop variety developed by Hop Breeding Company, LLC released in 2012. Mosaic offers a unique and complex blend of floral, tropical, fruity, and earthy characteristics that translate very favorably into several styles of beer. Mosaic is the daughter of YCR 14 Simcoe brand hop variety and a Nugget derived male. Gives a pineapple and citrussy taste.
Origin
Released in 2012 and developed by the Hop Breeding Company, Mosaic is the daughter of Simcoe and a Nugget derived male.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
GooseberryPearMandarinLimePeachMangoPassionfruitBlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Recommended Beer Styles
India Pale AlePale Ale
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
47-55%
Humulene
10-16%
Caryophyllene
5-8%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid11.5 - 13.5%
Beta Acid3.2 - 3.9%
Co-Humulone24-26%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.8-1.5 mL/100g
HSI0.3
Flavor Intensity9/10
Brewing Usebittering, late addition, dry hop
StorabilityGood