SimcoevsVic Secret

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

Simcoe

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

11–15%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.8–3.2 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 Simcoe

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

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

EarthyPassion fruitPine

Only in Simcoe

FruityGrapefruitBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus

Only in Vic Secret

TropicalPineappleHerbal

Property

PropertySimcoeVic Secret
Alpha acid11–15%14–21.8%
Beta acid3–5%5.7–8.7%
Co-humulone15–21%51–57%
Total oil0.8–3.2 mL1.9–2.8 mL
Myrcene40–50%31–46%
Humulene15–20%9–21%
Caryophyllene8–14%9–15%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesAustralia
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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