Pilot
Alpha acid
8–11.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5%
Total oil
0.8–1.5 mL
United Kingdom
Mosaic
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 Pilot
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Spicy
Only in Pilot
LemonMarmalade
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Pilot | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11.5% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–5% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 28–37% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.5 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–40% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 3–6% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |