JarrylovsVic Secret

Jarrylo and Vic Secret are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Jarrylo

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

15–17%

Beta acid

6–7.5%

Total oil

3.6–4.3 mL

United States

Vic Secret

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–21.8%

Beta acid

5.7–8.7%

Total oil

1.9–2.8 mL

Australia

Key differences

When to pick Jarrylo

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Vic Secret

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Jarrylo

LemonLimeOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite

Only in Vic Secret

TropicalPineapplePinePassion fruitHerbalEarthy

Property

PropertyJarryloVic Secret
Alpha acid15–17%14–21.8%
Beta acid6–7.5%5.7–8.7%
Co-humulone34–37%51–57%
Total oil3.6–4.3 mL1.9–2.8 mL
Myrcene40–55%31–46%
Humulene15–18%9–21%
Caryophyllene8–11%9–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesAustralia
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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