CascadevsStyrian Fox
Cascade and Styrian Fox are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 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 Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Styrian Fox
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusPine
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicy
Only in Styrian Fox
Black currantLemongrassMarjoramElderflowerTropicalPineappleHoney
Property
| Property | Cascade | Styrian Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 5.7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 2.1–4% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.4–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 8–20% | 12–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |