Hop: Jester

Description

Jester was developed by Charles Faram Ltd, released in 2013 after originally being planted in 2009 along with Olicana®, its sister. With breeding from Cascade it may be used for bittering and aroma purposes. Optimally needs warm spring weather to produce best characteristics.

General Information

Profile Blackcurrant, Grapefruit, Resinous, Grapefruit, Lychee
Country United Kingdom
Substitutes Cascade, Challenger
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Storage Average to slight above average
Beer Styles American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale
Resistant Verticillium Wilt
Tolerant Downy Mildey
Susceptible Powdery Mildew

Acids

Alpha Acid 7.0 - 9.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 6.0%
Cohumulone 23.0 - 28.0%

Oils

Total Oil 0.6 - 1.2 ml/100g
Myrcene 45.0 - 50.0%
Humulene 2.0%
Caryophyllene N/A
Farnesene 0.1 - 2.0%
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-15 18:13:28 (Added: 2021-01-15 18:13:28)
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Explanations
  • Storage: is based on the percentage of alpha acids remaining after 6 months at 20*F.
  • Oil composition percetages are based on the total percentage of oil in the hop. Example: 10 - 20% means that for the specific oil it is 10 - 20% of the overall oil make up.
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