CashmerevsStyrian Fox
Cashmere and Styrian Fox are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 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 Cashmere
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Styrian Fox
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lemongrass
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutCandyHerbal
Only in Styrian Fox
Black currantMarjoramElderflowerTropicalPineapplePineCitrusHoney
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Styrian Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 5.7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 2.1–4% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 0.4–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 12–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |