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