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Jester
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About
Developed by Charles Faram & Co Ltd in the UK, proprietary hop Jester brings with it distinct flavors and aroma qualities quite different to that of tradition English hop varieties. These unique characteristics include forward and robust notes of tropical fruits, grapefruit and blackcurrant and even hints of Lychee. It is considered most useful as a mid to late addition but is also fantastic to dry hop with. Though not considered a particularly useful bittering hop, when used in this regard it imparts a mild, herbal resonance.
Origin
Jester is a seedling of Cascade (itself a cross between Fuggle and a Russian variety) It was planted 2009 along with its sister Olicana and was originally selected on aroma. It was commercially released in 2013.
Flavor & Aroma Characteristics
TropicalGrapefruitBlackcurrantResinousLychee (Slight)LycheeTropical FruitHints Of Lychee
Recommended Beer Styles
Pale AleIPA
Substitutes
Oil Composition
Myrcene
45-50%
Humulene
≥2%
Farnesene
0.1-0.2%
Acid Profile
Alpha Acid7.0 - 9.0%
Beta Acid4.0 - 6.0%
Co-Humulone23-28%
Technical Details
Total Oil0.6-1.2 mL/100g
HSI
Flavor Intensity8/10
Brewing Uselate addition, dry hop, whirlpool