Vic SecretvsMotueka
Vic Secret and Motueka 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
Motueka
Alpha acid
5–8.5%
Beta acid
5–5.5%
Total oil
0.8–1 mL
New Zealand
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 Motueka
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Tropical
Only in Vic Secret
PineapplePinePassion fruitHerbalEarthy
Only in Motueka
CitrusMojitoLimeLemonFloral
Property
| Property | Vic Secret | Motueka |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–21.8% | 5–8.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.7–8.7% | 5–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 51–57% | 25–35% |
| Total oil | 1.9–2.8 mL | 0.8–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–46% | 47–48% |
| Humulene | 9–21% | 3–4% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 1–3% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–13% |
| Origin | Australia | New Zealand |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
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