StirlingvsStyrian Fox
Stirling and Styrian Fox are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 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 Stirling
- 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
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Stirling
HerbalCitusSpicyFloral
Only in Styrian Fox
Black currantLemongrassMarjoramElderflowerTropicalPineapplePineCitrusHoney
Property
| Property | Stirling | Styrian Fox |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–12% | 5.7–12% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 2.1–4% |
| Co-humulone | 21–28% | 26–30% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.9 mL | 0.4–1.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–48% | 50–60% |
| Humulene | 19–23% | 12–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 4–6% |
| Farnesene | 11–17% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Slovenia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |