Buzz BulletsvsMosaic

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

Buzz Bullets

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–10%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

-

United States

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 Buzz Bullets

  • 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

Citrus

Only in Buzz Bullets

Floral

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyBuzz BulletsMosaic
Alpha acid8–10%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid5–6%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone-24–26%
Total oil-1–1.5 mL
Myrcene-47–55%
Humulene-10–16%
Caryophyllene-3–8%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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