GlaciervsVic Secret
Glacier and Vic Secret are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Glacier
Alpha acid
3.3–9.7%
Beta acid
5.4–10%
Total oil
0.5–1.5 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 Glacier
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Vic Secret
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Glacier
PlumBlackberryWoodyCedar
Only in Vic Secret
TropicalPineapplePinePassion fruitHerbalEarthy
Property
| Property | Glacier | Vic Secret |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 3.3–9.7% | 14–21.8% |
| Beta acid | 5.4–10% | 5.7–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 11–16% | 51–57% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.5 mL | 1.9–2.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 35–45% | 31–46% |
| Humulene | 25–35% | 9–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding