Vic SecretvsTomahawk
Vic Secret and Tomahawk 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
Tomahawk
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 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 Tomahawk
- 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 Tomahawk
CitrusBlack currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Property
| Property | Vic Secret | Tomahawk |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–21.8% | 15–17.5% |
| Beta acid | 5.7–8.7% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 51–57% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.9–2.8 mL | 2.5–4.5 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–46% | 45–55% |
| Humulene | 9–21% | 9–14% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 6–10% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |