Vic SecretvsWillamette
Vic Secret and Willamette 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
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 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 Willamette
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Vic Secret
TropicalPineapplePinePassion fruitHerbalEarthy
Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Vic Secret | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 14–21.8% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 5.7–8.7% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 51–57% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 1.9–2.8 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | 31–46% | 30–40% |
| Humulene | 9–21% | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | 9–15% | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 5–6% |
| Origin | Australia | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Fuggle
Styrian Golding