Green BulletvsMosaic
Green Bullet and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Green Bullet
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
6.5–7%
Total oil
1–1.4 mL
New Zealand
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 Green Bullet
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Mosaic
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Green Bullet
Black currantPlumResinDriedFloral
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Green Bullet | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 6.5–7% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 38–43% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 1–1.4 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 37–39% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 28–29% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–10% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |