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Package of Vic Secret Pellet Hops packaged in a UV and O2 barrier Mylar bag which has been vacuum sealed for the best preservation of your brewing hops.
Vic Secret
A/A: 16.5%
Australia
Dual Purpose
1 oz. Pellet Hops
Ingredients: Hops

Vic Secret Hops – Australian-Grown T-90 Pellets

by SoCal Brewing Supply
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59
$2.59 - $19.99
$2.59

Vic Secret Hops for Pineapple, Passion Fruit, and Bold Australian Aroma

Vic Secret is an Australian grown hop offered here in standard T-90 pellet form and known for bringing high-impact tropical character with a clean, assertive hop structure. Brewers often choose it when they want pineapple and passion fruit up front, backed by herbal, pine, and citrus notes that keep the beer feeling bright rather than overly soft.

That profile makes Vic Secret especially useful in modern hop-forward beers where aroma needs to stay obvious and energetic. It can lead a hop bill on its own or work alongside other Australian and New Zealand varieties to build a more layered tropical profile.

Flavor and Brewing Character

Vic Secret is known for pineapple, passion fruit, herbal, pine, grapefruit, and lime-like citrus character. It tends to feel vivid and assertive rather than delicate, which makes it especially useful in beers where brewers want tropical fruit character with enough bitterness and structure to stay focused.

In the brewhouse, Vic Secret works well for late-boil additions, whirlpool use, and dry hopping, while its higher alpha acid range also supports effective bittering when needed. It fits naturally in IPA, pale ale, NEIPA, and hazy IPA where bold Australian hop character can shine.

Why Brewers Choose Vic Secret

Brewers often choose Vic Secret because it offers a strong tropical profile with a little more firmness and edge than softer juice-forward varieties. It is a strong option when the goal is to create a beer with bright fruit aroma, modern hop impact, and a distinct Australian signature.

Hop Specifications

  • Origin: Australia
  • Hop form: T-90 Pellets
  • Alpha acid: 14.0% - 17.0%
  • Beta acid: 6.0% - 8.0%
  • Total oils: 2.2 - 2.8 mL/100g
  • Typical beer styles: IPA, pale ale, NEIPA, and hazy IPA

Packaging and Storage

Available in 1 oz and 1 lb sizes unless otherwise noted. Store cold after opening and keep oxygen exposure low to help preserve hop oils, aroma intensity, and brewing quality.