HBC 630vsMosaic

HBC 630 and Mosaic are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

HBC 630

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–15%

Beta acid

5–7%

Total oil

1.5–3 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 630

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • 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

CitrusTropical

Only in HBC 630

CherryFloralHerbalRaspberryCandyFruity

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Property

PropertyHBC 630Mosaic
Alpha acid12–15%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid5–7%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone20–26%24–26%
Total oil1.5–3 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene40–50%47–55%
Humulene15–20%10–16%
Caryophyllene11–15%3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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