Galena
Alpha acid
12–15.5%
Beta acid
7.2–8.7%
Total oil
0.9–2.1 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 Galena
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Mosaic
- 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
GrapefruitSpicy
Only in Galena
FruityPearPineappleBlack currantLimeGooseberryWoody
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum
Property
| Property | Galena | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–15.5% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 7.2–8.7% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 36–40% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.9–2.1 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 11–17% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–9% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |