All Hops / Mosaic 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
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. 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. Descriptor Source Tangerine John I. Haas variety sheet lime John I. Haas variety sheet peach John I. Haas variety sheet passion fruit John I. Haas variety sheet blueberry John I. Haas variety sheet
US Acreage by State Whole record, not narrowed by the filters.
US Acres by Year Acres 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 Measure 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Idaho 1,380 1,440 1,120 495 558 Oregon 844 901 847 653 684 Washington 4,193 4,160 3,309 2,459 2,246
US Acreage by State. Select a column header to sort. State Year Acres Production Source Idaho 2025 558 1,408,400 esmis.nal.usda.gov Oregon 2025 684 1,610,800 esmis.nal.usda.gov Washington 2025 2,246 5,076,000 esmis.nal.usda.gov Idaho 2024 495 1,308,800 esmis.nal.usda.gov Oregon 2024 653 1,438,600 esmis.nal.usda.gov Washington 2024 2,459 5,060,600 esmis.nal.usda.gov Idaho 2023 1,120 2,735,000 esmis.nal.usda.gov Oregon 2023 847 1,615,200 esmis.nal.usda.gov Washington 2023 3,309 7,303,000 esmis.nal.usda.gov Idaho 2022 1,440 3,028,300 usda.library.cornell.edu Oregon 2022 901 1,855,200 usda.library.cornell.edu Washington 2022 4,160 8,166,100 usda.library.cornell.edu Idaho 2021 1,380 2,954,600 usda.library.cornell.edu Oregon 2021 844 1,753,000 usda.library.cornell.edu Washington 2021 4,193 8,926,900 usda.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
Beer Profile Cards G 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 Open the Beer Profile
G 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 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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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 Open the Beer Profile
G 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 Open the Beer Profile
Category Hop Water
Entries 37
ABV 0%
IBU Not Found
Style Non-Alcoholic
Malts Not Found
Yeast Not Found
Adjuncts Citric acid, Terpenes Open the Beer Profile
G 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 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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G 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 Tasting Notes
Rich and full bodied, exploding with candied pineapple, pink starburst, and honeysuckle. Source: mothfire.com
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G 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 Open the Beer Profile
S 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 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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S 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 Open the Beer Profile
S 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 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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S 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 Open the Beer Profile
S 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 Open the Beer Profile
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 From the Brewery's Description
Crisp, bitter, and ready for the pit. Watch your step. Source: untappd.com
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Category Hop Water
Entries 37
ABV 0%
IBU Not Found
Style Sparkling Hop Water
Malts Not Found
Yeast Not Found
Adjuncts Not Found Tasting Notes
Zero Alcohol. Zero calories. Zero Hangover. Unbelievable amounts of flavor. Source: asb.beer
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Category Hoppy Gluten-Free Beer
Entries 19
ABV 6.7%
IBU Not Found
Style Hoppy Lager
Malts Not Found
Yeast Not Found
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S 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 From the Brewery's Description
Hazy IPA, Tropical Fruit, Candied Oranges, Herbal Dankness Source: untappd.com
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Category Strong Red Ale
Entries 32
ABV 7.3%
IBU 75
Style Red IPA
Malts Not Found
Yeast Not Found
Adjuncts Not Found From the Brewery's Description
There are three colors you know. The fourth is something else entirely. Source: untappd.com
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S 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 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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B 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 Open the Beer Profile
B 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 From the Brewery's Description
This crusher packs the punch of West Coast IPA Source: untappd.com
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B 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 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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B 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 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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B 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 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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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 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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B 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 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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B 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 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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B 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 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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B 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 Open the Beer Profile
B 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 Open the Beer Profile
B 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 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 Each brewery links to its page.
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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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