General Description

Mosaic is quite complex in its aromatic descriptor profile, and is commonly used for bittering, aroma and flavouring, mosaic features a high Alpha Acid percentage and is known for carrying flavours of mango, pine, citrus and herbs and aromas of tropical and stone fruit, making it suited for hop forward styles.

Characteristics

Alpha Acids: 11.5– 13.5%

Beta Acids: 3.2 – 3.9% 

Primary usage: Dual Purpose (Aroma and Bittering)

Aromatic character: Mango, pine, citrus and herbs, tropical and stone fruit.

Complimentary beer styles

This hop strain is best used in beer styles such as:

American Ale

Pale Ale

IPA (Indian Pale Ale)

NEIPA (New England IPA)

APA (American Pale Ale)

Due to its pleasant bitterness and complex but clean aromatic descriptors.

Substitutes

Citra

Keep in mind that alpha acid differences in substitutes may need to be accounted for when weighing out your quantities.

Storage

Colder is better when storing hops as the rate of loss halves for every 15°C lowered in temperature. Optimal storage conditions for hops are between -21°C - 0°C in a sealed, airtight environment.

Shelf life

If stored in ideal conditions your hops will only experience a rate of deterioration of about 10% for every 6 months stored. An unopened packet of hop pellets can effectively last up to 4 years in ideal conditions, though keep in mind that the rate of deterioration increases at higher temperatures and unsealed environments.