SpaltvsVanguard

Spalt and Vanguard are popular aroma hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Spalt

Aroma

Alpha acid

2.5–5.7%

Beta acid

3–5%

Total oil

0.5–0.9 mL

Germany

Vanguard

Aroma

Alpha acid

4–6.5%

Beta acid

5.5–7%

Total oil

0.4–1 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Spalt

  • 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

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Spalt

NobleEarthyHerbalFloral

Only in Vanguard

WoodyTobaccoPleasantGrassyCedar

Property

PropertySpaltVanguard
Alpha acid2.5–5.7%4–6.5%
Beta acid3–5%5.5–7%
Co-humulone22–29%14–20%
Total oil0.5–0.9 mL0.4–1 mL
Myrcene20–35%5–15%
Humulene20–30%49–55%
Caryophyllene8–13%13–17%
Farnesene12–18%0–1%
OriginGermanyUnited States
PurposeAromaAroma

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