BRU-1
Alpha acid
13–15%
Beta acid
8–10%
Total oil
1.5–2 mL
United States
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 BRU-1
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mosaic
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in BRU-1
PineappleGreenFruity
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | BRU-1 | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 13–15% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 8–10% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 35–37% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–55% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 7–8% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–11% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |