The clean, distinct fruit and pine characters of Vic Secret™ are best accessed by dry hopping or whirlpool additions. Late kettle additions have been found to impart a pleasant earthy character, but little fruit. She has very high levels of alpha acid so brewers may find it easier to craft the right balance in their beer by dry hopping.
Instructions for use as a Bittering Hop
Add desired amount of hops to 500ml (2 cups) of either water or wort and boil for 30 to 45 minutes to release the flavour. Then add this into the fermenter just before you pitch the yeast.
Instructions for use as an Aroma (Dry Hop)
To add more aroma, (which also adds to the overall flavour profile) once fermentation has almost ceased add the desired amount of hops directly (or in a hop bag) to the fermenter. Hop oils will slowly seep into the beer and it should sit for between 5 - 7 days for maximum effect.