{"product_id":"vic-secret-hop-pellets","title":"Vic Secret Hop Pellets 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVic Secret T90 Hop Pellets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVic Secret hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e are a modern Australian hop variety, renowned for their \u003cstrong\u003evibrant tropical fruit and pine aromas\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 2013 by Hop Products Australia, Vic Secret shares lineage with the Topaz variety, offering brewers distinctive flavours that enhance hop-forward beer styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith high alpha acids and a complex oil profile, Vic Secret is versatile for both bittering and aroma additions, particularly excelling in whirlpool and dry-hop applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flavour profile features \u003cstrong\u003eclean pineapple, passionfruit, and subtle herbal notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a standout choice for contemporary craft beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVic Secret Hop Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14–17%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeta Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.1–7.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical fruit, pine, herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitutes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galaxy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whirlpool, dry hopping, late kettle additions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVic Secret Hop Flavour \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVic Secret hops\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a \u003cstrong\u003eclean and bright tropical fruit character\u003c\/strong\u003e with dominant notes of \u003cstrong\u003epineapple, passionfruit, and pine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen added late in the boil or used for dry hopping, they impart \u003cstrong\u003evibrant fruity aromas\u003c\/strong\u003e, while early kettle additions tend to yield more \u003cstrong\u003eearthy and herbal flavours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatility allows brewers to tailor the hop's contributions to their desired flavour profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Styles That Benefit From Vic Secret Hops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVic Secret is a dynamic hop that excels in beers requiring \u003cstrong\u003ebold tropical fruit flavours and aromatic complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndia Pale Ale (IPA):\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds intense tropical fruit aromas and a balanced bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances fruity and piney notes for a refreshing profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHazy IPA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contributes to juicy flavours and a soft mouthfeel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSession Ale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imparts vibrant hop character without overwhelming bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Wheat Beer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a tropical twist to the traditional wheat base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVic Secret Hop Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVic Secret\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs well with other fruity and aromatic hops, such as \u003cstrong\u003eGalaxy, Citra, Mosaic, and Azacca\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese combinations enhance tropical fruit profiles and add depth to the hop character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGalaxy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensifies passionfruit and citrus notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds bright citrus and lime flavours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMosaic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brings complexity with berry and stone fruit nuances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAzacca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances mango and papaya characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVic Secret hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e provide \u003cstrong\u003etropical fruit and pine notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a great choice for \u003cstrong\u003eIPAs, Pale Ales, and Hazy IPAs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you're looking for a modern Australian hop with a distinctive aroma and flavour, \u003cstrong\u003eVic Secret T90 Hop Pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e are an excellent choice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Faram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52626853757271,"sku":"774","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5495\/5607\/files\/5237.jpg?v=1769258269","url":"https:\/\/www.home-brew-hopshop.co.uk\/products\/vic-secret-hop-pellets","provider":"The Hop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}