MosaicvsPilgrim

Mosaic and Pilgrim 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

Pilgrim

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–13%

Beta acid

4.2–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.8 mL

United Kingdom

Key differences

When to pick Mosaic

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Pilgrim

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

CitrusSpicyGrapefruit

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum

Only in Pilgrim

FruityLemonPearBerry

Property

PropertyMosaicPilgrim
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%9–13%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%4.2–5.5%
Co-humulone24–26%36–38%
Total oil1–1.5 mL1–1.8 mL
Myrcene47–55%30–35%
Humulene10–16%21–25%
Caryophyllene3–8%-
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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