PilotvsMosaic

Pilot (bittering) and Mosaic (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.

Pilot

Bittering

Alpha acid

8–11.5%

Beta acid

3.3–5%

Total oil

0.8–1.5 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 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

PropertyPilotMosaic
Alpha acid8–11.5%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3.3–5%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone28–37%24–26%
Total oil0.8–1.5 mL1–1.5 mL
Myrcene35–40%47–55%
Humulene3–6%10–16%
Caryophyllene-3–8%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited KingdomUnited States
PurposeBitteringDual purpose

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