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Mosaic and what?

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 6:29 pm
by Beer-lord
I finally got some Mosaic hops and am curious what might compliment these. I don't have Galaxy (which I've read is very good with Mosiac) but have Chinook, Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe, Summit, Nugget, Cascade, Centennial, Helga, Belma,and more I can't even remember..... crap, I have waaaaay too many hops (somebody please institutionalize me).
I don't want to do a SMaSH but am thinking of 2 row and a bit of crystal 60 and some Victory. I'm thinking Simcoe and Amarillo and Chinook is what I might use.

So, anyone who's used Mosaic with something else, chime in. I've got time but I decide and design recipes weeks in advance.

Re: Mosaic and what?

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 7:03 pm
by BigPapaG
Hi Paul,

I have used Mosaic with:

Simcoe (Mosaic is a daughter of Simcoe)
Amarillo
Citra
Centennial
Styrian Goldings
Hallertau Mittlefrau
Striselspalt

I think it pairs well with them all.

It really depends on how you use it and what you want to get out of it.

For example, when I used it for flavor along with Amarillo and Citra, it tended to compete with the Amarillo.

It should pair well with Belma and even Galaxy.

SPECIAL NOTE: (Don't read this if you don't wanna buy more hops!) I just had a Victory Hop Ranch and it was awesome! It uses only Mosaic and Azacca hops and the taste was great... Fruity but balanced and a good amount of bitter from the Mosaic.

http://www.ninkasibrewing.com/__media_k ... a-2013.pdf

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Re: Mosaic and what?

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 7:13 pm
by Beer-lord
BigPapaG wrote:Hi Paul,

SPECIAL NOTE: (Don't read this if you don't wanna buy more hops!) I just had a Victory Hop Ranch and it was awesome! It uses only Mosaic and Azacca hops and the taste was great... Fruity but balanced and a good amount of bitter from the Mosaic.

http://www.ninkasibrewing.com/__media_k ... a-2013.pdf

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You cruel little man you! :lol:

Re: Mosaic and what?

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 7:24 pm
by BigPapaG
Beer-lord wrote:
BigPapaG wrote:Hi Paul,

SPECIAL NOTE: (Don't read this if you don't wanna buy more hops!) I just had a Victory Hop Ranch and it was awesome! It uses only Mosaic and Azacca hops and the taste was great... Fruity but balanced and a good amount of bitter from the Mosaic.

http://www.ninkasibrewing.com/__media_k ... a-2013.pdf

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:cool:
You cruel little man you! :lol:
Yeah... Sorry 'bout that... :muahaha:

Re: Mosaic and what?

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 7:28 pm
by Inkleg
BigPapaG wrote:
Beer-lord wrote:
BigPapaG wrote:Hi Paul,

SPECIAL NOTE: (Don't read this if you don't wanna buy more hops!) I just had a Victory Hop Ranch and it was awesome! It uses only Mosaic and Azacca hops and the taste was great... Fruity but balanced and a good amount of bitter from the Mosaic.

http://www.ninkasibrewing.com/__media_k ... a-2013.pdf

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:cool:
You cruel little man you! :lol:
Yeah... Sorry 'bout that... :muahaha:
......but why drag me into this, damnit!

Re: Mosaic and what?

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 8:23 pm
by BigPapaG
Figured you'ld get yer skirt caught in the door... :hammer:

ROFLMAO. :lol:

Re: Mosaic and what?

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:05 pm
by BigPapaG
Now the question is where to get me some...

My LHBS doesn't have it, but I'm gonna ask them to order some...

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Re: Mosaic and what?

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:33 pm
by Beer-lord
Farmhouse Brewing Supply has it but it ain't cheap. I got 1/2 lb and would have gotten more but I already have way too much in my freezer.

Re: Mosaic and what?

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:42 pm
by BigPapaG
Beer-lord wrote:Farmhouse Brewing Supply has it but it ain't cheap. I got 1/2 lb and would have gotten more but I already have way too much in my freezer.
LOL! No way... You ordered some Azacca?

Guess I'll order up some as well... I really enjoyed them in the Victory Hop Ranch!

Thanks for the lead...

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Re: Mosaic and what?

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 11:52 pm
by Beer-lord
I'm going to hold off on ordering any more hops until I can get some help for my hoptomania problem I have. Plus, if I tried to stuff any more in my freezer, the doors will come off.

Re: Mosaic and what?

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 12:05 am
by mashani
New hop? #$&#*$%

Re: Mosaic and what?

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 7:09 am
by RickBeer
I got 4 oz of Mosaic at a LHBS event and it's been in my freezer ever since. Don't like IPAs, haven't really looked for a way to use them.

Re: Mosaic and what?

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 9:52 am
by BigPapaG
RickBeer wrote:I got 4 oz of Mosaic at a LHBS event and it's been in my freezer ever since. Don't like IPAs, haven't really looked for a way to use them.
Hey Rick,

Try them in moderate amounts in an American Wheat... Tasty...

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Re: Mosaic and what?

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:03 am
by RickBeer
Thanks. Only wheat I've made has been a Blue Moon clone I made in the summer for my son. After my Moosedrool batch that I'm making next week I'll have to see if I want to make a wheat for the summer.

Re: Mosaic and what?

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:02 pm
by teutonic terror
I used them with Citra in a clone of a brewed called Fresh Squeezed by Deschutes Brewery last Saturday.

Never had it so I don't know what to expect.

Smelled great during the boil.

Got mine from Yakima Valley Hops. They recommended them in place of Amarillo.
My LHBS wants $30 a LB for Amarillo right now and I refuse to pay that for any hop.
They have them right now for $20.99 a LB.
Also, they have a $6 flat shipping rate for up to 4 LBs so I'll usually add some yeast to it too.
http://www.yakimavalleyhops.com/Domesti ... s/1843.htm