Styrian FoxvsCascade
Styrian Fox and Cascade 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
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Fox
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PineCitrus
Only in Styrian Fox
Black currantLemongrassMarjoramElderflowerTropicalPineappleHoney
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicy
Property
| Property | Styrian Fox | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.7–12% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–4% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.7 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 12–14% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |