CashmerevsVic Secret
Cashmere and Vic Secret are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 mL
United States
Vic Secret
Alpha acid
14–21.8%
Beta acid
5.7–8.7%
Total oil
1.9–2.8 mL
Australia
Key differences
When to pick Cashmere
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Vic Secret
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandy
Only in Vic Secret
TropicalPineapplePinePassion fruitEarthy
Property
| Property | Cashmere | Vic Secret |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.7–9.1% | 14–21.8% |
| Beta acid | 3.3–7.1% | 5.7–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–24% | 51–57% |
| Total oil | 1.2–1.4 mL | 1.9–2.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 39–42% | 31–46% |
| Humulene | 26–29% | 9–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |