Styrian Fox Hop Pellets 100g
Styrian Fox T90 Hop Pellets
Styrian Fox hop pellets are a modern Slovenian aroma hop, known for their intense blackcurrant, tropical fruit, and herbal notes.
Developed by the Slovenian Institute of Hop Research and Brewing, Styrian Fox is a crossbreed between European and American hop varieties.
With moderate alpha acids and a rich oil profile, Styrian Fox is ideal for late additions, dry hopping, and whirlpool hopping.
Its flavour profile features blackcurrant, lemongrass, elderflower, and hints of marjoram, making it a great choice for hop-forward beer styles.
Styrian Fox Hop Profile
- Origin: Slovenia
- Alpha Acid: 5.7–12%
- Beta Acid: 2.1–4%
- Characteristics: Blackcurrant, tropical fruit, herbal, floral
- Substitutes: Crystal, Hersbrucker, Mount Hood, Liberty, Hallertau
- Best Use: Aroma, late additions, dry hopping
Styrian Fox Hop Flavour & Aroma
Styrian Fox hops provide a vibrant and fruity profile with dominant notes of blackcurrant, elderflower, and citrus zest.
Hints of tropical pineapple, herbal spice, and subtle pine add depth, making it perfect for modern craft beer styles.
Best used in dry hopping or late additions, Styrian Fox enhances beer with a bright, aromatic profile and a smooth, balanced finish.
Beer Styles That Benefit From Styrian Fox Hops
Styrian Fox is a versatile hop that shines in beers requiring complex fruit and herbal character.
- IPA: Enhances fruit-forward aromas with deep blackcurrant and citrus.
- Pale Ale: Adds layers of herbal and floral complexity.
- Wheat Beer: Complements light malt sweetness with fruity depth.
- Saison: Brings soft herbal and spicy characteristics.
- Pilsner: Provides a modern twist with fruity and floral notes.
Styrian Fox Hop Pairings
Styrian Fox pairs well with other fruit-forward and noble hops, such as Crystal, Hersbrucker, Mount Hood, Liberty, and Hallertau.
These combinations enhance floral, herbal, and citrus hop profiles.
- Crystal: Adds soft spice and citrus-like floral complexity.
- Hersbrucker: Provides classic noble hop smoothness and herbal depth.
- Mount Hood: Enhances floral and mild fruit notes.
- Liberty: Contributes refined herbal and woody aromas.
- Hallertau: Brings balanced spice, floral sweetness, and earthy tones.
Styrian Fox hop pellets provide blackcurrant, tropical fruit, and herbal notes, making them a great choice for IPAs, Pale Ales, and Wheat Beers.
If you're looking for a modern Slovenian aroma hop with rich fruit complexity, Styrian Fox T90 Hop Pellets are an excellent choice.
