TettnangervsVic Secret
Tettnanger and Vic Secret are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Tettnanger
Alpha acid
2.5–5.8%
Beta acid
2.8–5.3%
Total oil
0.4–1.1 mL
Germany
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 Tettnanger
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
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tettnanger
SpicyFloralPepperBlack currant
Only in Vic Secret
TropicalPineapplePinePassion fruitHerbalEarthy
Property
| Property | Tettnanger | Vic Secret |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 2.5–5.8% | 14–21.8% |
| Beta acid | 2.8–5.3% | 5.7–8.7% |
| Co-humulone | 22–28% | 51–57% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1.1 mL | 1.9–2.8 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–41% | 31–46% |
| Humulene | 20–21% | 9–21% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–7% | 9–15% |
| Farnesene | 11–12% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | Australia |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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