PuławskivsMosaic

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

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

Poland

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 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

PropertyPuławskiMosaic
Alpha acid8–11%11.5–13.5%
Beta acid3–4%3.2–3.9%
Co-humulone26–30%24–26%
Total oil-1–1.5 mL
Myrcene38–39%47–55%
Humulene24–25%10–16%
Caryophyllene11–13%3–8%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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