Mount HoodvsStyrian Fox
Mount Hood (aroma) and Styrian Fox (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Mount Hood
Alpha acid
3.9–8%
Beta acid
5–8%
Total oil
1.2–1.7 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 Mount Hood
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
When to pick Styrian Fox
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Mount Hood
NobleHerbalPungentSpicy
Only in Styrian Fox
Black currantLemongrassMarjoramElderflowerTropicalPineapplePineCitrusHoney
Property
| Property | Mount Hood | Styrian Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.9–8% | 5.7–12% |
| Beta acid | 5–8% | 2.1–4% |
| Co-humulone | 21–23% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.7 mL | 0.4–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 30–40% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 12–38% | 12–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–16% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Aroma | Dual purpose |
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