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
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 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 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
| Property | Simcoe | Vic Secret |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 11–15% | 14–21.8% |
| Beta acid | 3–5% | 5.7–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 15–21% | 51–57% |
| Total oil | 0.8–3.2 mL | 1.9–2.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–50% | 31–46% |
| Humulene | 15–20% | 9–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–14% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |