Styrian FoxvsTomahawk

Styrian Fox and Tomahawk 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

Tomahawk

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17.5%

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
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Tomahawk

  • 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 Tomahawk

LicoriceCurryOnion

Property

PropertyStyrian FoxTomahawk
Alpha acid5.7–12%15–17.5%
Beta acid2.1–4%4.5–6%
Co-humulone26–30%28–35%
Total oil0.4–1.7 mL2.5–4.5 mL
Myrcene50–60%45–55%
Humulene12–14%9–14%
Caryophyllene4–6%6–10%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginSloveniaUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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