Styrian FoxvsCalypso

Styrian Fox and Calypso are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Styrian Fox

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

5.7–12%

Beta acid

2.1–4%

Total oil

0.4–1.7 mL

Slovenia

Calypso

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

12–16%

Beta acid

5–6%

Total oil

1.5–2.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Styrian Fox

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Calypso

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Citrus

Only in Styrian Fox

Black currantLemongrassMarjoramElderflowerTropicalPineapplePineHoney

Only in Calypso

FruityApplePearStone fruitLimePeach

Property

PropertyStyrian FoxCalypso
Alpha acid5.7–12%12–16%
Beta acid2.1–4%5–6%
Co-humulone26–30%38–42%
Total oil0.4–1.7 mL1.5–2.5 mL
Myrcene50–60%30–45%
Humulene12–14%20–35%
Caryophyllene4–6%9–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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