Vic SecretvsCascade
Vic Secret and Cascade 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
Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 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 Cascade
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Vic Secret
TropicalPineapplePassion fruitHerbalEarthy
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrus
Property
| Property | Vic Secret | Cascade |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–21.8% | 4.5–9% |
| Beta acid | 5.7–8.7% | 4.8–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 51–57% | 30–40% |
| Total oil | 1.9–2.8 mL | 0.7–2.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–46% | 45–60% |
| Humulene | 9–21% | 8–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 3–9% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 3–9% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |