Vic SecretvsJarrylo
Vic Secret and Jarrylo 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
Jarrylo
Alpha acid
15–17%
Beta acid
6–7.5%
Total oil
3.6–4.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Vic Secret
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
When to pick Jarrylo
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Vic Secret
TropicalPineapplePinePassion fruitHerbalEarthy
Only in Jarrylo
LemonLimeOrangePearSpicyBananaWhite
Property
| Property | Vic Secret | Jarrylo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–21.8% | 15–17% |
| Beta acid | 5.7–8.7% | 6–7.5% |
| Co-humulone | 51–57% | 34–37% |
| Total oil | 1.9–2.8 mL | 3.6–4.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–46% | 40–55% |
| Humulene | 9–21% | 15–18% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 8–11% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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