
Jester is a modern British aroma hop with grapefruit, tropical fruit and blackcurrant, bred with US hops in mind and supplied as 200g of T90 pellets.
It gives a punchy, American-inspired character while being grown in the UK, so it is a good choice for modern British pale ales.
Hop profile
- Origin: England (Charles Faram Hop Development Programme, a Cascade seedling)
- Alpha acid: 7-9% (varies by harvest - check the pack)
- Aroma: grapefruit, tropical fruit, blackcurrant, resinous
- Best for: late additions and dry hopping in modern British ales
- Great in: British IPAs, pale ales, golden ales and modern bitters
- Format: T90 pellets, 200g pack
The hops are milled and pressed into T90 pellets, which are easy to measure and keep their character well when stored properly. See our hops storage guide for keeping them fresh.
How to use
Add it in the last few minutes of the boil, in the whirlpool or as a dry hop in the fermenter for aroma. Plan timings with our Hop Scheduler.
Who it's for
Brewers who want a bold, fruity British-grown alternative to American aroma hops.
Related hops
Try Endeavour, Triskel, East Kent Goldings, or compare varieties with our Hops Selector.