Styrian FoxvsBelma
Styrian Fox and Belma are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Styrian Fox
Alpha acid
5.7–12%
Beta acid
2.1–4%
Total oil
0.4–1.7 mL
Slovenia
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Fox
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Belma
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalPineappleCitrus
Only in Styrian Fox
Black currantLemongrassMarjoramElderflowerPineHoney
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryGrapefruitBerry
Property
| Property | Styrian Fox | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.7–12% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–4% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | - |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.7 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 12–14% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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