Bouclier
Alpha acid
3.8–8.5%
Beta acid
2.4–3.3%
Total oil
1.1–1.6 mL
France
Mosaic
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 Bouclier
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
GrassySpicyCitrus
Only in Bouclier
Herbal
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Bouclier | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.8–8.5% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.4–3.3% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 42–47% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.1–1.6 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 33–35% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–4% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | France | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |