Vic SecretvsCitra
Vic Secret and Citra 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
Citra
Alpha acid
10–15%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
1.5–3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Vic Secret
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Citra
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Passion fruit
Only in Vic Secret
TropicalPineapplePineHerbalEarthy
Only in Citra
CitrusGrapefruitPeachMelonLimeFloralGooseberryLychee
Property
| Property | Vic Secret | Citra |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–21.8% | 10–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.7–8.7% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 51–57% | 20–35% |
| Total oil | 1.9–2.8 mL | 1.5–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–46% | 60–70% |
| Humulene | 9–21% | 7–13% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 5–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |