Vic SecretvsChinook
Vic Secret and Chinook 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
Chinook
Alpha acid
11.5–15%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
1–2.7 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
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Chinook
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Pine
Only in Vic Secret
TropicalPineapplePassion fruitHerbalEarthy
Only in Chinook
ResinGrapefruitSpicyDankCannabis
Property
| Property | Vic Secret | Chinook |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–21.8% | 11.5–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.7–8.7% | 3–4% |
| Co-humulone | 51–57% | 27–35% |
| Total oil | 1.9–2.8 mL | 1–2.7 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–46% | 20–30% |
| Humulene | 9–21% | 18–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 9–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |