Vic Secret Hops

Vic Secret™: a bold Australian hop known for its clean and bright tropical character, featuring notes of passionfruit and pineapple, complemented by fresh herbs and pine needles. Similar to Galaxy™ but lighter and less dominating, Vic Secret™ excels as an aroma hop, particularly in whirlpool and dry hop additions. Developed from a seedling bred in Victoria in 2000, sharing parentage with Topaz™, it was released for commercial production in 2013.

Vic Secret™ Hops Overview

• Flavors: Passionfruit, pineapple, pine, herbs, citrus
• Primary Usage: Aroma (whirlpool and dry hop)
• Best Beer Styles: IPA, Pale Ale, Hazy IPA, XPA, Lager
• Similar Varieties: Galaxy™, Mosaic™, Citra®

Background

Vic Secret™ was developed by Hop Products Australia (HPA) as part of their breeding program initiated in 2000. It shares lineage with Topaz™ and was released commercially in 2013. Vic Secret™ is renowned for its high alpha acid content and distinctive tropical fruit aroma, making it a favorite among brewers seeking to impart bold flavors in their beers.

Vic Secret Hop Analysis

Alpha Acids	15.1 – 21.8%
Beta Acids	6.3 – 8.1%
Cohumulone	51 – 56%
Total Oil Content	2.1 – 2.9 mL/100g
Myrcene	31 – 46%
Humulene	9.4 – 12.2%
Caryophyllene	9.8 – 12.2%
Farnesene	0%
Linalool	0.1 – 0.7%
Selinene	3.8 – 4.2%