African QueenvsStyrian Fox
African Queen and Styrian Fox are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
African Queen
Alpha acid
10–17%
Beta acid
3.9–6.2%
Total oil
0.7–1.5 mL
South Africa
Styrian Fox
Alpha acid
5.7–12%
Beta acid
2.1–4%
Total oil
0.4–1.7 mL
Slovenia
Key differences
When to pick African Queen
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Styrian Fox
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusBlack currantLemongrass
Only in African Queen
DankBlueberryStone fruitGooseberryBubblegumCassisChiliesGazpacho
Only in Styrian Fox
MarjoramElderflowerTropicalPineapplePineHoney
Property
| Property | African Queen | Styrian Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 10–17% | 5.7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.9–6.2% | 2.1–4% |
| Co-humulone | 22–30% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–1.5 mL | 0.4–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 20–29% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 21–30% | 12–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 10–17% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 5–7% | 0–1% |
| Origin | South Africa | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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