Styrian FoxvsMosaic
Styrian Fox and Mosaic 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
Mosaic
Alpha acid
11.5–13.5%
Beta acid
3.2–3.9%
Total oil
1–1.5 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 Mosaic
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalPineCitrus
Only in Styrian Fox
Black currantLemongrassMarjoramElderflowerPineappleHoney
Only in Mosaic
BlueberryGrassySpicyTangerinePapayaRoseEarthyBlossomBubblegumGrapefruit
Property
| Property | Styrian Fox | Mosaic |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 5.7–12% | 11.5–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.1–4% | 3.2–3.9% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 24–26% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.7 mL | 1–1.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 50–60% | 47–55% |
| Humulene | 12–14% | 10–16% |
| Caryophyllene | 4–6% | 3–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Slovenia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |