Vic SecretvsCashmere
Vic Secret and Cashmere 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
Cashmere
Alpha acid
7.7–9.1%
Beta acid
3.3–7.1%
Total oil
1.2–1.4 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 Cashmere
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Herbal
Only in Vic Secret
TropicalPineapplePinePassion fruitEarthy
Only in Cashmere
FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutLemongrassCandy
Property
| Property | Vic Secret | Cashmere |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–21.8% | 7.7–9.1% |
| Beta acid | 5.7–8.7% | 3.3–7.1% |
| Co-humulone | 51–57% | 22–24% |
| Total oil | 1.9–2.8 mL | 1.2–1.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–46% | 39–42% |
| Humulene | 9–21% | 26–29% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 11–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |