Vanguard
Alpha acid
4–6.5%
Beta acid
5.5–7%
Total oil
0.4–1 mL
United States
Spalt
Alpha acid
2.5–5.7%
Beta acid
3–5%
Total oil
0.5–0.9 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Vanguard
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Spalt
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Vanguard
WoodyTobaccoPleasantGrassyCedar
Only in Spalt
NobleEarthyHerbalFloral
Property
| Property | Vanguard | Spalt |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4–6.5% | 2.5–5.7% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–7% | 3–5% |
| Co-humulone | 14–20% | 22–29% |
| Total oil | 0.4–1 mL | 0.5–0.9 mL |
| Myrcene | 5–15% | 20–35% |
| Humulene | 49–55% | 20–30% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 8–13% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 12–18% |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |