Vic SecretvsSimcoe
Vic Secret and Simcoe 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
Simcoe
Alpha acid
11–15%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.8–3.2 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
When to pick Simcoe
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
PinePassion fruitEarthy
Only in Vic Secret
TropicalPineappleHerbal
Only in Simcoe
FruityGrapefruitBerryApricotBubblegumCitrus
Property
| Property | Vic Secret | Simcoe |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–21.8% | 11–15% |
| Beta acid | 5.7–8.7% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 51–57% | 15–21% |
| Total oil | 1.9–2.8 mL | 0.8–3.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–46% | 40–50% |
| Humulene | 9–21% | 15–20% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 8–14% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |