SimcoevsStyrian Fox
Simcoe and Styrian Fox are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 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 Simcoe
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick Styrian Fox
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Simcoe
FruityEarthyGrapefruitPassion fruitBerryApricotBubblegum
Only in Styrian Fox
Black currantLemongrassMarjoramElderflowerTropicalPineappleHoney
Property
| Property | Simcoe | Styrian Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 5.7–12% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 2.1–4% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 0.4–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 12–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |