Vanguard

Vanguard was the last of the Hallertau varieties to be released from the U.S.D.A. breeding program. It has a reputation of having a very close chemistry and aroma to Hallertau mf. Vanguard is typically used in Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Kölsch, W heat, Munich, Helles, and Belgian-style Ales.

Yield (lbs per acre) 1,350 – 1,475

Alpha Acids 5.5 – 6.0%

Beta Acids 6.0 – 7.0%

Cohumulone(% of alpha acids) 14 – 16%

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