Mosaic a.k.a. HBC 369
Citra's berry-forward sibling.
What it tastes like
Mosaic took everything Citra did and pulled it toward darker fruit and dank. Blueberry, mango, pine, peach, papaya — Mosaic is famous for being a complete aroma hop on its own. Many of the most acclaimed hazy IPAs of the past decade lean heavily on Mosaic.
Best in these styles
Tasting Tip
Mosaic-forward beers feel layered — you'll get tropical at first, then a darker berry note, then some pine resin on the finish. That progression is what people mean by 'mosaic of flavors.'Beers showcasing Mosaic
- All Mosaic EverythingOther Half
- Julius / King JJJuliusssTree House
- SubstanceBissell Brothers
Substitutes & relatives
If you can't source Mosaic, these hops bring overlapping character.
For brewers — technical profile
Alpha Acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta Acid
3–4%
Total Oil
1.0–1.5 mL/100g
Oil composition
myrcene
47-53%
humulene
13-17%
caryophyllene
6-8%
farnesene
<1%
History
Daughter of Simcoe, released by the Hop Breeding Company in 2012. Mosaic was an immediate commercial hit — its complete aroma profile let brewers ride a single hop where they previously needed three or four. Now grown across thousands of acres in the Yakima Valley.
Freshness Note
Less prone to fade than Citra but still lighter and brighter when consumed within 60 days of packaging.