MosaicvsBelma

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

Mosaic

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11.5–13.5%

Beta acid

3.2–3.9%

Total oil

1–1.5 mL

United States

Belma

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8.5–12.1%

Beta acid

4–8%

Total oil

1–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Belma

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TropicalCitrusGrapefruit

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryGrassyPineSpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum

Only in Belma

OrangeMelonStrawberryPineappleBerry

Property

PropertyMosaicBelma
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%8.5–12.1%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%4–8%
Co-humulone24–26%-
Total oil1–1.5 mL1–2.5 mL
Myrcene47–55%65–68%
Humulene10–16%-
Caryophyllene3–8%-
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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