Mosaic® (T90 Pellet) is a modern American aroma hop developed by Hop Breeding Company LLC and released in 2012. It offers a unique and complex blend of tropical fruit, stone fruit, blueberry, and earthy undertones that have made it one of the most sought-after hops in contemporary craft brewing.
Alpha Acids: 11–13% | Beta Acids: 3–4%
Superb as a late addition or dry hop. Combine with Citra for an incredible tropical and blueberry aroma, or use solo for a complex single-hop beer. Pairs well with Centennial for floral citrus depth. Ferment with Gervin GV12 Ale Yeast using a nylon straining bag for dry hopping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Mosaic hops taste like?
Mosaic is famously complex — blueberry is its calling card, layered with mango, tangerine, stone fruit, pine and an earthy, slightly dank undertone. Its daughter-of-Simcoe genetics show in the resin; the fruit is all its own.
Are Mosaic and Citra the same?
No, but they're the modern IPA's most famous pairing. Citra is brighter and more citrus-tropical (lime, passion fruit); Mosaic is deeper and berry-led with more earthiness. Together they cover the full fruit spectrum — the backbone of countless hazy IPAs.
What can I substitute for Mosaic hops?
Nothing replicates the blueberry note exactly, but Galaxy gets closest on tropical intensity, and a blend of Simcoe and Citra approximates Mosaic's resin-plus-fruit balance.
Full Technical Spec Sheet
| Origin | USA (Hop Breeding Company, released 2012) |
| Alpha Acids | 11–13% |
| Beta Acids | 3–4% |
| Type | Dual-purpose |
| Flavour | Tropical, stone fruit, blueberry, earthy |
| Best use | Late addition or dry hop |
| Pairs with | Citra, Centennial |
| Styles | IPA, single-hop pale ale |