Vanguard - Field Grade

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A diploid noble aroma hop developed in the late 1970’s in Washington State. Essential oils profile is quite similar to Hallertauer mittelfruh. Developed & tested for Anheuser Busch but not released until recently. Result of a cross of USDA21285 X USDA64037M. Very high humulene oil content with low cohumulone – considered a noble profile. It has 15-30” sidearms with good vigor.  Substitutes: other Hallertauer varieties and hybrids...Read More

Product Profile

Alpha Acids: 5.0 - 6.0%

Beta Acids: 5.0 - 7.0%

Beer Styles

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Potential for a wide range of beers and styles

Substitutes

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Northern Brewer ● Goldings

Main Usage

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Bittering

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Aroma

Product Description

​​​Each item is one complete dormant crown, or a field-ready plant, depending on time of year: a plant that is a minimum of 1 growing season old with a well developed root system with multiple breaks taken from healthy vigorous stock.  It is professional quality and since it is a live rooted plant, it offers the best chance of successfully growing and producing your favorite varieties of hops.
  • Alpha acids: 5-6%, betas 5-7%, cohumulone 14-15%, total oils .8-1.20ml/100g, myrcene 20%, humulene 43%
  • Aroma:  very fragrant refined noble aroma of woody spice.
  • Yield: very good for a noble type hop- 1200-1600 lbs/acre
  • Maturity: medium to late
  • Storage stability: similar to other noble aroma types – should be refrigerated.
  • Beer styles: Best used as a late-addition finishing hop in many beer styles where extra aroma is desired. Excellent for wet-hopping seasonal beers.
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Plant Replacement Policy
​Retail orders ship within 7 - 10 days.  Delayed Ship/Pre-ordering not Available.
*Actual plant sizes may vary between varieties. Pictures depict plants shipped at different times of the year; actively growing, or dormant and are for reference only.