Vanguard

Vanguard is a USA aroma hop that can also be used as a dual purpose hop. It has an alpha acid of 4-6.5% and a beta acid of 5.5-7%. It is used typically in traditional German-Style beers.

It has an aroma similar to continental European hops - think Hallertau Mittelfruh - with woody and cedar notes combined with the typical noble characters.

It is a great choice for use in Lagers, Bocks, Kolsch, Wheat Beers, Munich Helles, Belgian Ales, and Pilsners.

If you are looking for a substitute we recommend Hallertauer Mittelfruh, Hallertau (US), Hersbrucker, Mount Hood, Liberty and Saaz.

Vanguard is occasionally available in whole leaf hop form.

Co-Humulone as a % of Alpha Acids: 14-20%
Total Oils (mL/100g): 0.4-1.0
Myrcene: 0.1-15%
Humulene: 49-55%
Caryophyllene: 13-17%
Farnesene: 0-1%
All Others (including β-pinene, linalool, geraniol & selinene): 12-37.4%
Linalool: 0.2-0.4%
β-pinene: 0.1-0.6%
Geraniol: 0.1-0.2%

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