HersbruckervsVanguard
Hersbrucker and Vanguard are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Hersbrucker
Alpha acid
1.5–5%
Beta acid
2.5–6%
Total oil
0.5–1.3 mL
Germany
Vanguard
Alpha acid
4–6.5%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Hersbrucker
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
When to pick Vanguard
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Tobacco
Only in Hersbrucker
NobleHayOrange
Only in Vanguard
WoodyPleasantGrassyCedar
Property
| Property | Hersbrucker | Vanguard |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 1.5–5% | 4–6.5% |
| Beta acid | 2.5–6% | 5.5–7% |
| Co-humulone | 17–25% | 14–20% |
| Total oil | 0.5–1.3 mL | 0.4–1 mL |
| Myrcene | 15–30% | 5–15% |
| Humulene | 20–30% | 49–55% |
| Caryophyllene | 8–13% | 13–17% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |