2024 US Mosaic® T90 Hop Pellets – American Tropical & Berry Aroma Hops | Northwest Hops
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US Mosaic Hop Profile
Origin:
- United States
- Bred by the Hop Breeding Company (HBC 369), released in 2012
- A daughter of Simcoe and a Nugget-derived male
Type:
- Dual-purpose (renowned for aroma and flavor, but also used for bittering)
Typical Alpha Acids:
- 11.5–13.5%
Beta Acids:
- 3.2–3.9%
Aroma & Flavor Notes:
- Tropical Fruit: Mango, passionfruit, papaya, guava
- Berry: Blueberry, blackberry, sometimes even bubblegum
- Citrus: Tangerine, grapefruit, lime, orange zest
- Pine: Clean resin, some fresh pine
- Herbal/Earthy: Subtle herbal and earthy elements, sometimes a touch of mint
- Other: Peach, apricot, occasionally stone fruit, or light floral/rose
Brewing Characteristics:
- Famous for its nickname: “the hop that has it all”—Mosaic’s name references its broad, complex blend of fruit, berry, citrus, pine, and floral
- Delivers an unmistakable juicy/flavor-packed profile, especially for late-hop and dry-hop additions.
- Performs beautifully solo in single-hop beers and lends vibrancy when blended with classic C hops (Citra, Simcoe, Centennial)
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA, Hazy IPA, NEIPA, DIPA
- Pale Ale, Blonde Ale, Summer Ale
- Wheat Beer, Hoppy Lagers
- Modern Sours & Fruity Ales
Substitutes:
- Citra (tropical/citrus, less berry)
- Simcoe (pine, some fruit)
- El Dorado (sweeter, fruitier, with candy notes)
Fun Fact:
Mosaic quickly became a standout hop for modern hazy IPAs and hop-forward pale ales—brewers love it for its “fruit salad” complexity and reliable big aroma.
Mosaic quickly became a standout hop for modern hazy IPAs and hop-forward pale ales—brewers love it for its “fruit salad” complexity and reliable big aroma.