Bullion
Alpha acid
5.3–12.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6.5%
Total oil
1–2 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 Bullion
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Bullion
Black currant
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Bullion | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.3–12.5% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6.5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 47–50% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1–2 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–55% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 15–25% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–14% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Bramling Cross