CentennialvsVic Secret
Centennial and Vic Secret are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Centennial
Alpha acid
7–12%
Beta acid
3.5–5.5%
Total oil
1–3 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 Centennial
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
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
Pine
Only in Centennial
CitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine
Only in Vic Secret
TropicalPineapplePassion fruitHerbalEarthy
Property
| Property | Centennial | Vic Secret |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–12% | 14–21.8% |
| Beta acid | 3.5–5.5% | 5.7–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 23–30% | 51–57% |
| Total oil | 1–3 mL | 1.9–2.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 31–46% |
| Humulene | 10–20% | 9–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |