EroicavsVic Secret
Eroica (bittering) and Vic Secret (dual purpose) serve different purposes. Comparing acids, aromas and character helps pick the right hop.
Eroica
Alpha acid
7.3–14.9%
Beta acid
3–5.3%
Total oil
0.8–1.3 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 Eroica
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Bittering workhorse - efficient in the mash
When to pick Vic Secret
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Eroica
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Only in Vic Secret
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Property
| Property | Eroica | Vic Secret |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7.3–14.9% | 14–21.8% |
| Beta acid | 3–5.3% | 5.7–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 40% | 51–57% |
| Total oil | 0.8–1.3 mL | 1.9–2.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 55–65% | 31–46% |
| Humulene | 0–1% | 9–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 7–13% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Bittering | Dual purpose |