MosaicvsPuławski

Mosaic and Puławski 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

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

Poland

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 Puławski

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Papaya

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerineRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit

Only in Puławski

WhiteSpiceCloveLemonHerbal

Property

PropertyMosaicPuławski
Alpha acid11.5–13.5%8–11%
Beta acid3.2–3.9%3–4%
Co-humulone24–26%26–30%
Total oil1–1.5 mL-
Myrcene47–55%38–39%
Humulene10–16%24–25%
Caryophyllene3–8%11–13%
Farnesene0–1%-
OriginUnited StatesPoland
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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