HBC 586vsMosaic

HBC 586 and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HBC 586

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

18–22%

Beta acid

11–14%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

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 HBC 586

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Mosaic

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusSpicy

Only in HBC 586

MangoLycheeHerbalGuava

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyHBC 586Mosaic
Alpha acid18–22%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid11–14%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone35–40%24–26%
Total oil2.5–4.5 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene55–65%47–55%
Humulene8–12%10–16%
Caryophyllene8–10%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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