GalaxyvsMosaic

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

Galaxy

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–16%

Beta acid

5–9%

Total oil

1.8–5 mL

Australia

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 Galaxy

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mosaic

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusTropical

Only in Galaxy

Passion fruitPeachPineappleCannabisDank

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyGalaxyMosaic
Alpha acid11–16%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid5–9%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone32–42%24–26%
Total oil1.8–5 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene33–69%47–55%
Humulene1–2%10–16%
Caryophyllene7–13%3–8%
Farnesene3–5%0–1%
OriginAustraliaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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