StirlingvsVic Secret
Stirling and Vic Secret are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Stirling
Alpha acid
6–12%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
1.3–1.9 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 Stirling
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Vic Secret
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Stirling
CitusSpicyFloral
Only in Vic Secret
TropicalPineapplePinePassion fruitEarthy
Property
| Property | Stirling | Vic Secret |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 6–12% | 14–21.8% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 5.7–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 21–28% | 51–57% |
| Total oil | 1.3–1.9 mL | 1.9–2.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 44–48% | 31–46% |
| Humulene | 19–23% | 9–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 5–7% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 11–17% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |