Cascade
Alpha acid
4.5–9%
Beta acid
4.8–7.5%
Total oil
0.7–2.5 mL
United States
Jester
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.6–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Cascade
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Jester
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Cascade
GrapefruitFloralSpicyCitrusPine
Only in Jester
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Property
| Property | Cascade | Jester |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 4.5–9% | 7–9% |
| Beta acid | 4.8–7.5% | 4–6% |
| Co-humulone | 30–40% | 23–28% |
| Total oil | 0.7–2.5 mL | 0.6–1.2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–60% | - |
| Humulene | 8–20% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 3–9% | - |
| Farnesene | 3–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |