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Mosaic

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Mosaic

Origin Country
United States
Alpha Acid
11.5 to 13.5%
Oils
1 to 1.5 mL per 100 g
US Acreage
3,488 acres in 2025, 3 states
Medal Beers in 2026
31
Breeder
Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches)

Aroma

Tangerine, lime, peach, passion fruit, blueberry

Grown by

Variety Data

Also Published as
Mosaic HBC 369, HBC 369, HBC369, Mosaic Brand, Mosaic LUPOMAX, Mosaic Incognito
Kind
variety
US Grown
yes
Trademark
Mosaic (registered, per NASS)
Status
proprietary
Year Released
2012
Parentage
Daughter of Simcoe (YCR 14) and a Nugget-derived male
Use
aroma
Use Basis
aroma
Alpha Class
medium (8 to 14 percent)
Alpha
11.5 to 13.5
Beta
3.2 to 3.9
Cohumulone
24 to 26
Total Oil
1 to 1.5
Myrcene
47 to 53
Humulene
13 to 16
Caryophyllene
5 to 8
Farnesene
0 to 0
Nass Label
Mosaic
Notes
The Hop Breeding Company lists caryophyllene as 5.2 to 7.8 percent of total oil, the John I. Haas sheet 5 to 8.
Identity Source Urls
hopbreeding.com
johnihaas.com
Aroma Source Urls
johnihaas.com
Acreage Source Url
esmis.nal.usda.gov

Aroma Descriptors

Each descriptor is attributed to the source that published it.

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Aroma Descriptors. Select a column header to sort.
Source
TangerineJohn I. Haas variety sheet
limeJohn I. Haas variety sheet
peachJohn I. Haas variety sheet
passion fruitJohn I. Haas variety sheet
blueberryJohn I. Haas variety sheet

US Acreage by State

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US Acres by YearAcres of this hop that each state reported in each year. A year a state did not report is a gap in its line.
Show the Acreage as a Table
US Acres by Year
Measure20212022202320242025
Idaho1,3801,4401,120495558
Oregon844901847653684
Washington4,1934,1603,3092,4592,246
US Acreage by State. Select a column header to sort.
Source
Idaho20255581,408,400esmis.nal.usda.gov
Oregon20256841,610,800esmis.nal.usda.gov
Washington20252,2465,076,000esmis.nal.usda.gov
Idaho20244951,308,800esmis.nal.usda.gov
Oregon20246531,438,600esmis.nal.usda.gov
Washington20242,4595,060,600esmis.nal.usda.gov
Idaho20231,1202,735,000esmis.nal.usda.gov
Oregon20238471,615,200esmis.nal.usda.gov
Washington20233,3097,303,000esmis.nal.usda.gov
Idaho20221,4403,028,300usda.library.cornell.edu
Oregon20229011,855,200usda.library.cornell.edu
Washington20224,1608,166,100usda.library.cornell.edu
Idaho20211,3802,954,600usda.library.cornell.edu
Oregon20218441,753,000usda.library.cornell.edu
Washington20214,1938,926,900usda.library.cornell.edu

2026 Medal Beers That Use It

The farm column shows only a farm the brewery itself named for this hop.

31 medals in view

2026 Medal Beers That Use It. Select a column header to sort.
FormUseFarm Named by the Brewery
GoldBefore & After ScienceHuman People BeerWest Coast-Style India Pale AleCryoNot FoundNot Found
GoldDoom SludgeGreen Cheek Beer Co.Specialty India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
GoldHappy DaysClaremont Craft AlesStrong Red AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
GoldHell YeahArmored Cow Brewing Co.Hoppy Gluten-Free BeerNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
GoldHoppy MoodFounders Brewing Co.Hop WaterNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
GoldNo Fly Zone8 Bit Brewing Co.New Zealand-Style India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
GoldPandaMothfire Brewing Co.Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
GoldStoop KidCorn Coast BrewingJuicy or Hazy Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverBorn HoppyTapRoom Beer Co.West Coast-Style India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverCrunchy BoiLadd & Lass BrewingAmerican PilsenerNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverDopoOffset Bier Co.Session India Pale AleT90 pellet, Lupocore (lupulin concentrate)Not FoundNot Found
SilverDream LogicMeanwhile Brewing Co.New Zealand-Style India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverEndless GrooveGlenwood Canyon Brewing Co.New Zealand-Style Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverFresh Hop LinoleumVice BeerFresh Hop BeerCryoNot FoundNot Found
SilverFroth WaterAlvarado Street BreweryHop WaterNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverGF Ice BucketALT BrewHoppy Gluten-Free BeerNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverIcy FogMcMenamins BreweriesJuicy or Hazy India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverThe Fourth ColourWorthy BrewingStrong Red AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
SilverTrap Door IPATrap Door BrewingAmerican-Style Strong Pale AleCryoNot FoundNot Found
BronzeChance Favors The Prepared MindGreen Cheek Beer Co.Imperial India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzeCoral CrushAlma Mader BrewingWest Coast-Style PilsenerNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzeDDH PillowHighland Park BreweryJuicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale AleCryoNot FoundNot Found
BronzeFat Randy's IPAHolidaily Brewing Co.Hoppy Gluten-Free BeerNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzeGreen BattlesPinthouse PizzaAmerican India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzeHaruFremont BrewingRice LagerNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzeHow's The SerenityOriginal Pattern Brewing Co.International-Style Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzeMosaic + Krush Cryo West Coast IPApFriem Family BrewersWest Coast-Style India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzePotion CrusherBarebottle Brewing Co.New Zealand-Style India Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found
BronzePure IntentionHopSaint Brewing Co.American Pale AleNot Founddry hopNot Found
BronzeTropic PinesBend Brewing Co.American-Style Strong Pale AleCryoNot FoundNot Found
BronzeWaddleAble Baker Brewing Co.Juicy or Hazy Pale AleNot FoundNot FoundNot Found

Beer Profile Cards

Gold in West Coast India Pale Ale

Before & After Science

Human People Beer, Seattle, WA

Category
West Coast India Pale Ale
Entries
277
ABV
7%
IBU
Not Found
Style
DDH West Coast IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

DDH West Coast IPA

Source: untappd.com

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Gold in Specialty India Pale Ale

Doom Sludge

Green Cheek Beer Co., Costa Mesa, CA

Category
Specialty India Pale Ale
Entries
65
ABV
7%
IBU
Not Found
Style
West Coast Black IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

BLACK. Deep as the abyss, immeasurably smooth. A mountain of Mosaic loomed vast, crowned with a gate of clean, unerring bitterness.

Source: greencheekbeer.com

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Gold in Strong Red Ale

Happy Days

Claremont Craft Ales, Claremont, CA

Category
Strong Red Ale
Entries
32
ABV
9.5%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Imperial red ale
Malts
Chocolate malt, Crystal 150L malt, Pale 2-row malt
Yeast
WLP001 California Ale
Adjuncts
Dextrose

Hops

Tasting Notes

HAPPY DAYS is strong and bold, bursting with rich malty notes and deep piney aromas. Perhaps a tad intimidating, but truly satisfying.

Source: harp-clownfish.squarespace.com

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Gold in Hoppy Gluten-Free Beer

Hell Yeah

Armored Cow Brewing Co., Charlotte, NC

Category
Hoppy Gluten-Free Beer
Entries
19
ABV
6.5%
IBU
Not Found
Style
GF Hazy IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Soft haze, bright citrus, and endlessly drinkable.

Source: armoredcowbrewing.com

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Gold in Hop Water

Hoppy Mood

Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, MI

Category
Hop Water
Entries
37
ABV
0%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Non-Alcoholic
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Citric acid, Terpenes

Hops

Tasting Notes

Bright hop notes of grapefruit, pineapple, pine, and a bit of dank. Crisp, tangy, refreshing.

Source: foundersbrewing.com

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Gold in New Zealand India Pale Ale

No Fly Zone

8 Bit Brewing Co., Murrieta, CA

Category
New Zealand India Pale Ale
Entries
89
ABV
6.9%
IBU
Not Found
Style
West Coast IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

Our 2026 GABF Gold Medal Winning West Coast IPA DDH w/ Mosaic, Nectaron, Riwaka, Citra, Citra Cryo, and Citra Dynaboost

Source: untappd.com

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Gold in Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale

Panda

Mothfire Brewing Co., Ann Arbor, MI

Category
Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale
Entries
107
ABV
8%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Hazy IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Rich and full bodied, exploding with candied pineapple, pink starburst, and honeysuckle.

Source: mothfire.com

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Gold in Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale

Stoop Kid

Corn Coast Brewing, Lincoln, NE

Category
Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale
Entries
62
ABV
5.8%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Not Found

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Silver in West Coast India Pale Ale

Born Hoppy

TapRoom Beer Co., San Diego, CA

Category
West Coast India Pale Ale
Entries
277
ABV
7%
IBU
Not Found
Style
WCIPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Bright punches of grapefruit zest, lime and splashes of mango from the Citra hops. The Mosaic adds depth with notes of blueberry, ripe peach and a subtle…

Source: taproombeerco.com

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Silver in American Pilsener

Crunchy Boi

Ladd & Lass Brewing, Seattle, WA

Category
American Pilsener
Entries
78
ABV
5.3%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Pilsner
Malts
Chit malt, Extra Pale Premium Pilsner malt, Pilsner malt
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Calrose rice

Hops

Tasting Notes

Crunchy Boi is dry and lightly bready with an undercurrent of lightly fruity and floral notes.

Source: laddandlassbrewing.com

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Silver in Session India Pale Ale

Dopo

Offset Bier Co., Park City, UT

Category
Session India Pale Ale
Entries
67
ABV
5%
IBU
54
Style
Modern L IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

A blend of our favorite hops from the Pacific Northwest and Southern Hemisphere brings out modern fruit forward flavors and aromas with a touch of that classic…

Source: offsetbier.com

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Silver in New Zealand India Pale Ale

Dream Logic

Meanwhile Brewing Co., Austin, TX

Category
New Zealand India Pale Ale
Entries
89
ABV
7.2%
IBU
77
Style
West Coast IPA
Malts
Pilsner malt, Wheat malt
Yeast
Chico
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

WE TASTE: Pineapple. Berry. Allium.

Source: meanwhilebeer.com

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Silver in New Zealand Pale Ale

Endless Groove

Glenwood Canyon Brewing Co., Glenwood Springs, CO

Category
New Zealand Pale Ale
Entries
39
ABV
6%
IBU
63.3
Style
New Zealand-Style Pale Ale
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Not Found

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Silver in Fresh Hop Beer

Fresh Hop Linoleum

Vice Beer, Vancouver, WA

Category
Fresh Hop Beer
Entries
72
ABV
7.2%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Fresh Hop Beer
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

Crisp, bitter, and ready for the pit. Watch your step.

Source: untappd.com

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Silver in Hop Water

Froth Water

Alvarado Street Brewery, Salinas, CA

Category
Hop Water
Entries
37
ABV
0%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Sparkling Hop Water
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Zero Alcohol. Zero calories. Zero Hangover. Unbelievable amounts of flavor.

Source: asb.beer

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Silver in Hoppy Gluten-Free Beer

GF Ice Bucket

ALT Brew, Madison, WI

Category
Hoppy Gluten-Free Beer
Entries
19
ABV
6.7%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Hoppy Lager
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Not Found

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Silver in Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale

Icy Fog

McMenamins Breweries, Portland, OR

Category
Juicy or Hazy India Pale Ale
Entries
260
ABV
8.4%
IBU
50
Style
Hazy IPA
Malts
Flaked oats, Oat malt, Pilsner malt, White wheat
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

Hazy IPA, Tropical Fruit, Candied Oranges, Herbal Dankness

Source: untappd.com

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Silver in Strong Red Ale

The Fourth Colour

Worthy Brewing, Bend, OR

Category
Strong Red Ale
Entries
32
ABV
7.3%
IBU
75
Style
Red IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

There are three colors you know. The fourth is something else entirely.

Source: untappd.com

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Silver in American Strong Pale Ale

Trap Door IPA

Trap Door Brewing, Washougal, WA

Category
American Strong Pale Ale
Entries
89
ABV
6.5%
IBU
Not Found
Style
West Coast IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

Citrus, pine, and tropical fruits dominate the aroma and flavor of this crisp IPA.

Source: untappd.com

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Bronze in Imperial India Pale Ale

Chance Favors The Prepared Mind

Green Cheek Beer Co., Orange, CA

Category
Imperial India Pale Ale
Entries
87
ABV
8.6%
IBU
Not Found
Style
DDH West Coast DIPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Think Navel Orange oils, yummo blueberry cereal, pineapple whips

Source: beermenus.com

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Bronze in West Coast Pilsener

Coral Crush

Alma Mader Brewing, Kansas City, MO

Category
West Coast Pilsener
Entries
97
ABV
6%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Extra Pale Ale
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

This crusher packs the punch of West Coast IPA

Source: untappd.com

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Bronze in Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale

DDH Pillow

Highland Park Brewery, Los Angeles, CA

Category
Juicy or Hazy Imperial India Pale Ale
Entries
107
ABV
8%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Hazy Double IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Aromas jump right out of the glass with notes of fresh mango, peach candy, & Lime Airheads.

Source: hpb.la

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Bronze in Hoppy Gluten-Free Beer

Fat Randy's IPA

Holidaily Brewing Co., Golden, CO

Category
Hoppy Gluten-Free Beer
Entries
19
ABV
7%
IBU
55
Style
IPA
Malts
Buckwheat malt, Millet malt
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

AROMA: Strong forward notes of pine, citrus and tropical fruits. Background hints of malty sweetness. FLAVOR: Complex pine and citrus hop notes, with a smooth…

Source: holidailybrewing.com

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Bronze in American India Pale Ale

Green Battles

Pinthouse Pizza, Austin, TX

Category
American India Pale Ale
Entries
165
ABV
6.8%
IBU
Not Found
Style
American Pale Ale
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

The result is a juicy pale ale, with refreshing bitterness and notes of sweet orchard fruit, tangerine, coconut, and mango.

Source: untappd.com

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Bronze in Rice Lager

Haru

Fremont Brewing, Seattle, WA

Category
Rice Lager
Entries
110
ABV
5.1%
IBU
17
Style
Japanese Lager
Malts
Acidulated malt, Bohemian Pilsner malt, Carafoam
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Flaked rice

Hops

Tasting Notes

Aroma shows light floral notes alongside water cracker, white bread, and subtle dough, with slight earthy and grassy character. Flavor is clean and subtly sweet…

Source: fremontbrewing.com

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Bronze in International Pale Ale

How's The Serenity

Original Pattern Brewing Co., Oakland, CA

Category
International Pale Ale
Entries
53
ABV
5.6%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Australian-Style Pale Ale
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

A delightful pale ale that captures the essence of calm in every sip.

Source: untappd.com

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Bronze in West Coast India Pale Ale

Mosaic + Krush Cryo West Coast IPA

pFriem Family Brewers, Hood River, OR

Category
West Coast India Pale Ale
Entries
277
ABV
7.2%
IBU
55
Style
West Coast IPA
Malts
Rahr To Thee Pilsner malt
Yeast
American ale yeast
Adjuncts
Flaked rice

Hops

Tasting Notes

This West Coast IPA pours a golden straw and is crowned with a thick cap of rocky white foam. The aroma opens with pungent tropical fruits like pineapple and…

Source: pfriembeer.com

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Bronze in New Zealand India Pale Ale

Potion Crusher

Barebottle Brewing Co., San Francisco, CA

Category
New Zealand India Pale Ale
Entries
89
ABV
6.7%
IBU
120
Style
New Zealand-Style India Pale Ale
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

From the Brewery's Description

Keep this little goblin away from your potion stash, otherwise your inventory will take a serious hit.

Source: untappd.com

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Bronze in American Pale Ale

Pure Intention

HopSaint Brewing Co., Torrance, CA

Category
American Pale Ale
Entries
98
ABV
5.7%
IBU
45
Style
American Pale Ale
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

Tropical, hoppy, and delicious.

Source: hopsaint.com

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Bronze in American Strong Pale Ale

Tropic Pines

Bend Brewing Co., Bend, OR

Category
American Strong Pale Ale
Entries
89
ABV
6.5%
IBU
65
Style
IPA
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Not Found

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Bronze in Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale

Waddle

Able Baker Brewing Co., Las Vegas, NV

Category
Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale
Entries
62
ABV
4.4%
IBU
27
Style
Session New England IPA
Malts
2-row malt, Wheat malt
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

Tasting Notes

The simplified malt bill and low ABV allow the beauty of Mosaic hops and fresh citrus to shine through. Light, crisp, and delicately refreshing

Source: ablebakerbrewing.com

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Breweries With a 2026 Medal Beer That Uses It

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Farms That Grow It

Grown by. These farms publish this variety as grown. It does not mean a medal beer used hops from that farm.

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Farms That Grow It. Select a column header to sort.
Published asYearsSource
Coleman AgricultureOregonMosaic2024purebrewing.org

Research Notes

Mosaic is a hop variety from the United States, proprietary, from Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches). It was released in 2012. Its published alpha acid range is 11.5 to 13.5 percent.

Identity

Field Value
Origin United States
Breeder or owner program Hop Breeding Company (joint venture of John I. Haas and Yakima Chief Ranches)
Trademark Mosaic (registered, per NASS)
Proprietary or public proprietary
Year released 2012
Parentage Daughter of Simcoe (YCR 14) and a Nugget-derived male
Published use aroma (aroma)
Alpha class medium (8 to 14 percent)

Also published as: Mosaic HBC 369, HBC 369, HBC369, Mosaic Brand, Mosaic LUPOMAX, Mosaic Incognito.

Chemistry

Ranges are as published by the breeder or supplier named under sources; a single value means the source printed one figure.

Measure Published Unit
alpha acids 11.5 to 13.5 percent
beta acids 3.2 to 3.9 percent
cohumulone 24 to 26 percent of alpha acids
total oil 1 to 1.5 ml per 100 g
myrcene 47 to 53 percent of total oil
humulene 13 to 16 percent of total oil
caryophyllene 5 to 8 percent of total oil
farnesene 0 (single value) percent of total oil

The Hop Breeding Company lists caryophyllene as 5.2 to 7.8 percent of total oil, the John I. Haas sheet 5 to 8.

Aroma

As published by John I. Haas variety sheet: "Tangerine, lime, peach, passion fruit, blueberry"

Acreage

Area harvested in acres, from the USDA NASS National Hop Report (line "Mosaic"). Each year comes from the newest report that covers it.

Year Idaho Oregon Washington
2021 1,380 844 4,193
2022 1,440 901 4,160
2023 1,120 847 3,309
2024 495 653 2,459
2025 558 684 2,246

Production in 1,000 pounds.

Year Idaho Oregon Washington
2021 2,954.6 1,753 8,926.9
2022 3,028.3 1,855.2 8,166.1
2023 2,735 1,615.2 7,303
2024 1,308.8 1,438.6 5,060.6
2025 1,408.4 1,610.8 5,076

Summed over the three states where every state is published, harvested area was 6,417 acres in 2021 and 3,488 acres in 2025 (down 46 percent); years with a withheld state are left out of the comparison.

Gaps

No gaps: every field is published by the sources listed below.

Sources