Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
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 Puławski
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
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
Papaya
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceCloveLemonHerbal
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryTropicalCitrusGrassyPineSpicyTangerineRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Puławski | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | - | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 0–1% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |