Styrian FoxvsSultana (Denali)

Styrian Fox and Sultana (Denali) 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

Sultana (Denali)

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

13–16%

Beta acid

3.5–7%

Total oil

2.5–4.5 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Styrian Fox

  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Sultana (Denali)

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

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TropicalPineapplePineCitrus

Only in Styrian Fox

Black currantLemongrassMarjoramElderflowerHoney

Only in Sultana (Denali)

SpicyLemon

Property

PropertyStyrian FoxSultana (Denali)
Alpha acid5.7–12%13–16%
Beta acid2.1–4%3.5–7%
Co-humulone26–30%22–26%
Total oil0.4–1.7 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene50–60%54–55%
Humulene12–14%15–17%
Caryophyllene4–6%5–7%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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