BorvsMosaic

Bor and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Bor

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

6–9%

Beta acid

3–5.5%

Total oil

1–2 mL

Czech Republic

Mosaic

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–13.5%

Beta acid

3.2–3.9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Bor

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Mosaic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyPine

Only in Bor

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Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyBorMosaic
Alpha acid6–9%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3–5.5%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone23–26%24–26%
Total oil1–2 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene-47–55%
Humulene-10–16%
Caryophyllene-3–8%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginCzech RepublicUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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