Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 mL
United States
Puławski
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
| Property | Mosaic | Puławski |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11.5–13.5% | 8–11% |
| Beta acid | 3.2–3.9% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 24–26% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 1–1.5 mL | - |
| Myrcene | 47–55% | 38–39% |
| Humulene | 10–16% | 24–25% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–8% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | United States | Poland |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |