Styrian FoxvsCashmere
Styrian Fox and Cashmere 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
Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Fox
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Cashmere
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lemongrass
Only in Styrian Fox
Black currantMarjoramElderflowerTropicalPineapplePineCitrusHoney
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutCandyHerbal
Property
| Property | Styrian Fox | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.7–12% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–4% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.7 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 12–14% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |