General Description
Having had its first commercial harvest in 2013, Vic Secret is a relatively new hop on the market with its origins in Australia. Having been tested extensively by brewers, the best applications for this hop is as an aroma addition either as a whirlpool or dry hopping addition.
Characteristics
Alpha Acids: 14 – 17%
Beta Acids: 6.1 – 7.8%
Primary usage: Aromatic additions
Aromatic character: Tropical fruit, pine, herbs
Complimentary beer styles
This hop strain is best used in beer styles such as:
NEIPA (New England IPA)
Pale Ale
IPA (Indian Pale Ale)
Pale Ale
APA (American Pale Ale)
Brett beers
Blended beers.
Saison
Due to its fruity, tropical aromatics
Substitutes
Southern Star
J17 African Queen
Southern Passion
Cashmere
U1/108
Citra
Galaxy
Mosaic
Keep in mind that alpha acid differences in substitutes may need to be accounted for when weighing out your quantities.
Storage
Colder is better when storing hops as the rate of loss halves for every 15°C lowered in temperature. Optimal storage conditions for hops are between -21°C - 0°C in a sealed, airtight environment.
Shelf life
If stored in ideal conditions your hops will only experience a rate of deterioration of about 10% for every 6 months stored. An unopened packet of hop pellets can effectively last up to 4 years in ideal conditions, though keep in mind that the rate of deterioration increases at higher temperatures and unsealed environments.
Vic Secret (100g)
- Product Code: hops
- Availability: Out Of Stock
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R103.50
- Ex Tax: R90.00