Product Description
Vanguard Hops
Vanguard is a noble-style American aroma hop, bred by the USDA and released in 1997. Developed as a descendant of Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Vanguard offers a refined balance of earthy, floral, and spicy aromas. Its low cohumulone content contributes to a smooth bitterness, making it an excellent choice for traditional European-style lagers and ales.
Vanguard Hops Overview
- Flavors: Herbal, woody, cedar, mild spice, floral
- Primary Usage: Aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping)
- Best Beer Styles: Kölsch, Pilsner, Helles, Bock, Belgian Ale, Cream Ale, Amber Ale
- Similar Varieties: Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Liberty, Mount Hood, Saaz
Background
Vanguard was developed to emulate the noble characteristics of Hallertau Mittelfrüh while offering improved agronomic traits. Its unique oil profile, dominated by humulene, imparts a pronounced woody and herbal character atop a definitive spiciness. Vanguard's versatility and refined aroma make it a valuable addition to a variety of beer styles.
Vanguard Hop Analysis
| Alpha Acids | 4.5 – 6.5% |
| Beta Acids | 5.5 – 7.0% |
| Cohumulone | 14 – 16% of alpha acids |
| Total Oil Content | 0.8 – 1.2 mL/100g |
| Myrcene | 20 – 25% |
| Humulene | 45 – 50% |
| Caryophyllene | 12 – 14% |
| Farnesene | 0 – 1% |
| Linalool | 0.2 – 0.4% |
| Geraniol | 0.1 – 0.2% |
| β-Pinene | 0.1 – 0.6% |
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Last 1 days of price history
| Date | Low Price | High Price | Average Price | Vendors |
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| May 13, 2026 | $4.29 | $4.29 | $4.29 | 1 |
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Description
Vanguard Hops Vanguard is a noble-style American aroma hop, bred by the USDA and released in 1997. Developed as a descendant of Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Vanguard offers a refined balance of earthy, floral, and spicy aromas. Its low cohumulone content contributes to a smooth bitterness, making it an excellent choice for traditional European-style lagers and ales. Vanguard Hops Overview Flavors: Herbal, woody, cedar, mild spice, floral Primary Usage: Aroma (late kettle additions, dry hopping) Best Beer Styles: Kölsch, Pilsner, Helles, Bock, Belgian Ale, Cream Ale, Amber Ale Similar Varieties: Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Liberty, Mount Hood, Saaz Background Vanguard was developed to emulate the noble characteristics of Hallertau Mittelfrüh while offering improved agronomic traits. Its unique oil profile, dominated by humulene, imparts a pronounced woody and herbal character atop a definitive spiciness. Vanguard's versatility and refined aroma make it a valuable addition to a variety of beer styles. Vanguard Hop Analysis Alpha Acids 4.5 – 6.5% Beta Acids 5.5 – 7.0% Cohumulone 14 – 16% of alpha acids Total Oil Content 0.8 – 1.2 mL/100g Myrcene 20 – 25% Humulene 45 – 50% Caryophyllene 12 – 14% Farnesene 0 – 1% Linalool 0.2 – 0.4% Geraniol 0.1 – 0.2% β-Pinene 0.1 – 0.6%
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