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