Jester™ Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Jester™ was developed by Charles Faram, 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.

Substitution Tip

If you can't find Jester, the best alternatives are Cascade or Challenger.

At A Glance

Profile Blackcurrant, Grapefruit, Resinous, Grapefruit, Lychee
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 7.0 - 9.0%
Substitutes Cascade, Challenger
Beer Styles American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale

General Information

Country United Kingdom
Storage Stability
Average to slight above average

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 7.0 - 9.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 6.0%
Cohumulone 23.0 - 28.0%
Total Oil 0.6 - 1.2 ml/100g
Myrcene 45.0 - 50.0%
Humulene 2.0%
Farnesene 0.1 - 2.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Resistant Verticillium Wilt
Tolerant Downy Mildey
Susceptible Powdery Mildew

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Blackcurrant Grapefruit Lychee Resinous
Variety Name
Cascade Challenger
Beer Style
American Pale Ale India Pale Ale
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
United Kingdom
Breeding/Supplier
Charles Faram
Last Updated
  • 2026-01-27 20:23:45
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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.