PilgrimvsMosaic

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

Pilgrim

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

9–13%

Beta acid

4.2–5.5%

Total oil

1–1.8 mL

United Kingdom

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 Pilgrim

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

When to pick Mosaic

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

SpicyGrapefruitCitrus

Only in Pilgrim

FruityLemonPearBerry

Only in Mosaic

BlueberryTropicalGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegum

Property

PropertyPilgrimMosaic
Alpha acid9–13%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid4.2–5.5%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone36–38%24–26%
Total oil1–1.8 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene30–35%47–55%
Humulene21–25%10–16%
Caryophyllene-3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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