Styrian FoxvsColumbus
Styrian Fox and Columbus 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
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Styrian Fox
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Columbus
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Black currantCitrus
Only in Styrian Fox
LemongrassMarjoramElderflowerTropicalPineapplePineHoney
Only in Columbus
EarthyLicoriceCurrySpicyFloralPungentDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Styrian Fox | Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.7–12% | 14–18% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–4% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.7 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 12–14% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |