CalypsovsStyrian Fox
Calypso and Styrian Fox are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Calypso
Alpha acid
12–16%
Beta acid
5–6%
Total oil
1.5–2.5 mL
United States
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 Calypso
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Styrian Fox
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Calypso
FruityApplePearStone fruitLimePeach
Only in Styrian Fox
Black currantLemongrassMarjoramElderflowerTropicalPineapplePineHoney
Property
| Property | Calypso | Styrian Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 12–16% | 5.7–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–6% | 2.1–4% |
| Co-humulone | 38–42% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 1.5–2.5 mL | 0.4–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–45% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 20–35% | 12–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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