MotuekavsStyrian Fox
Motueka and Styrian Fox are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
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 Motueka
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Styrian Fox
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
CitrusTropical
Only in Motueka
MojitoLimeLemonFloral
Only in Styrian Fox
Black currantLemongrassMarjoramElderflowerPineapplePineHoney
Property
| Property | Motueka | Styrian Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5–8.5% | 5.7–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–5.5% | 2.1–4% |
| Co-humulone | 25–35% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1 mL | 0.4–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 47–48% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 3–4% | 12–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 1–3% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 12–13% | 0–1% |
| Origin | New Zealand | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Sterling