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

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.7–9.1%

Beta acid

3.3–7.1%

Total oil

1.2–1.4 mL

United States

Styrian Fox

Dual purpose

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

PropertyCashmereStyrian Fox
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%5.7–12%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%2.1–4%
Co-humulone22–24%26–30%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL0.4–1.7 mL
Myrcene39–42%50–60%
Humulene26–29%12–14%
Caryophyllene11–13%4–6%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesSlovenia
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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