2024 AU Vic Secret Hop Pellets – Australian Pine & Tropical Aroma Hops | Northwest Hops
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AU Vic Secret™ Hop Profile
Origin:
Australia
Released by Hop Products Australia in 2013, bred for high-impact tropical fruit character (often compared to Galaxy, but with its own unique feel).
Type:
Aroma hop (also can be used for bittering)
Typical Alpha Acids:
14–17%
Beta Acids:
~6–7%
Aroma & Flavor Notes (best for card callouts):
- Pineapple (lush, juicy tropical sweetness)
- Pine (fresh, resinous, supporting backbone)
- Passionfruit (tropical and slightly tart)
- Herbal (clean green herbal quality)
- Citrus (zesty lemon/orange)
Brewing Characteristics:
- Delivers a big burst of tropical and citrus with a clean, piney finish
- Works especially well for whirlpool, late additions, and dry hop
- Shows off best in hop-forward pale ales, hazies, IPAs, and blondes
Best Beer Styles:
- IPA, Double IPA, Pale Ale
- Blonde Ale, Golden Ale
- Hoppy Wheat
- Tropical Lager
Substitutes:
- Galaxy (bigger, fruitier)
- Citra (US; for tropical/citrus)
- Centennial (US; for pine/citrus in a blend)
Fun Fact:
Vic Secret often brings a little “sweet candied pineapple” on the nose, making it a go-to for hop-juice-forward modern brews.
Vic Secret often brings a little “sweet candied pineapple” on the nose, making it a go-to for hop-juice-forward modern brews.