Vic SecretvsMoutere

Vic Secret and Moutere are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Vic Secret

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

14–21.8%

Beta acid

5.7–8.7%

Total oil

1.9–2.8 mL

Australia

Moutere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

17.5–19.5%

Beta acid

8–10%

Total oil

1.5–1.9 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Vic Secret

  • More essential oils - more intense aroma
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

When to pick Moutere

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

TropicalPinePassion fruitEarthy

Only in Vic Secret

PineappleHerbal

Only in Moutere

GrapefruitHay

Property

PropertyVic SecretMoutere
Alpha acid14–21.8%17.5–19.5%
Beta acid5.7–8.7%8–10%
Co-humulone51–57%24–28%
Total oil1.9–2.8 mL1.5–1.9 mL
Myrcene31–46%22–23%
Humulene9–21%15–16%
Caryophyllene9–15%5–6%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginAustraliaNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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