ColumbusvsVic Secret
Columbus and Vic Secret are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Columbus
Alpha acid
14–18%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 Columbus
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Vic Secret
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Earthy
Only in Columbus
Black currantLicoriceCurrySpicyCitrusFloralPungentDankCannabis
Only in Vic Secret
TropicalPineapplePinePassion fruitHerbal
Property
| Property | Columbus | Vic Secret |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–18% | 14–21.8% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 5.7–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 51–57% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1.9–2.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 31–46% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 9–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |