Quantum Brite MOS Hop Extract (Mosaic)

Description

The Quantum Brite MOS hop extract puts the complex, multi-layered aroma of Mosaic — one of the world’s most versatile hop varieties — into a 5ml bottle that replaces approximately 150g of T90 Mosaic hop pellets with zero plant material and zero loss to absorption. Mosaic is prized for its unusual depth: the same hop that delivers blueberry and tropical fruit in a NEIPA reveals dank earthiness and pine in a West Coast IPA, depending on fermentation temperature, yeast choice, and addition timing. In concentrated extract form, MOS gives you consistent access to that character batch after batch, with precise dosing control that’s simply not possible with pellets. In stock at Yeast Platform, shipped from our Australian warehouse.

Flavour Profile

Mosaic is defined by its aromatic range: expect tropical fruit (mango, papaya, tangerine) and blueberry in the foreground, with earthy, herbal, and light pine notes underneath. In warmer fermentation environments the tropical fruit expression dominates; at cooler temperatures the earthier notes come forward. This complexity makes Mosaic a favourite for single-hop beers where the brewer wants the hop to tell the whole story — but it’s equally effective as a blending hop, particularly alongside Galaxy (GXY) or Citra (CIT) extracts, where Mosaic’s earthy undertone balances the bright tropical citrus of the others.

Dosing Quantum Brite MOS

Add Quantum Brite MOS during cold crash (1–4°C), directly to the fermenter or keg using the included pipette. Shake the bottle well before measuring. Begin at 1.5ml per 23L batch and scale up based on sensory evaluation — Mosaic’s complexity means the extract can appear to shift flavour character as dose increases, so incremental adjustments produce better results than overshooting. MOS blends particularly well with CIT (Citra) extract in a 50/50 split: 1ml each per 23L gives a tropical citrus/blueberry profile that’s characteristic of many popular hazy IPAs. Store in the fridge after opening; use within 6 months for best aromatic intensity.

Mosaic Extract for Australian Home Brewers

Mosaic pellets have historically been expensive and variable in the Australian market, subject to US harvest availability and the resulting import price swings. Quantum Brite MOS removes that uncertainty: consistent concentration, no freezer requirement before opening, and year-round availability. For brewers running small batch systems (10–20L), the precision of extract dosing is especially valuable — a 23L batch using 50g of Mosaic pellets absorbs roughly 10–15% of the finished beer into the hop cake, but the same aroma impact with MOS extract costs you nothing in yield. Order online with fast dispatch from our Australian warehouse.

Pair MOS with Quantum Brite GXY (Galaxy) for a tropical NEIPA blend, or with Quantum Brite CIT (Citra) for the classic Mosaic/Citra combination.