Vic SecretvsBelma
Vic Secret and Belma are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Vic Secret
Alpha acid
14–21.8%
Beta acid
5.7–8.7%
Total oil
1.9–2.8 mL
Australia
Belma
Alpha acid
8.5–12.1%
Beta acid
4–8%
Total oil
1–2.5 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Vic Secret
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Belma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
TropicalPineapple
Only in Vic Secret
PinePassion fruitHerbalEarthy
Only in Belma
OrangeMelonStrawberryGrapefruitBerryCitrus
Property
| Property | Vic Secret | Belma |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–21.8% | 8.5–12.1% |
| Beta acid | 5.7–8.7% | 4–8% |
| Co-humulone | 51–57% | - |
| Total oil | 1.9–2.8 mL | 1–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–46% | 65–68% |
| Humulene | 9–21% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | - |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | - |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Huell Melon
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