Vanguard Hops
Characteristics
Vanguard is a US hop variety that came about in 1982 with breeding between a Hallertau mother and unnamed father. Like its parentage, Vanguard
is somewhat noble and mild in aroma. At an average of 5.5 to 6% AA, Vanguard is great as an aroma addition in any German style beer (Munich Helles, Kolsch,
Hefeweizen, Alt.) It's US parentage lends Vanguard an ever-so-slight herbal citrus that is quite restrained, but perfect for hybrid styles like American
Wheat.
Because of its US breeding and relatively higher Alpha compared to it parent Hallertau, Vanguard is a great substitute and money-saver both due to its
availability and Alpha quantity.
Specifications
Typical Use : Aroma |
Hop-O-Meter |
All Grain Recipe - Vanguard Kolsch ::: 1.057 / 1.015 (5.75 Gal)
Grain Bill (assume 72% Efficiency)
10.75 lbs - Pilsner Malt
3/4 lbs - Wheat Malt
1/2 lb - Vienna Malt
Hop Schedule [22 IBU]
1.0 oz - Vanguard Hops (60 min.)
1/2 oz - Vanguard Hops (20 min.)
Yeast
White Labs German Ale/Kolsch (WLP029)
Mash/Sparge/Boil
Mash at 152° to 154° for 60 min.
Sparge as usual
Cool and ferment at 66°
Keg/Bottle and store cold for a month before drinking.
Notes
Wyeast American Wheat (1010) is another Kolsch-like yeast strain that can be used.
