ColumbusvsStyrian Fox
Columbus and Styrian Fox are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 Columbus
- 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
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantCitrus
Only in Columbus
EarthyLicoriceCurrySpicyFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Styrian Fox
LemongrassMarjoramElderflowerTropicalPineapplePineHoney
Property
| Property | Columbus | Styrian Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 5.7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 2.1–4% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 0.4–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 12–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |