JestervsWillamette
Jester and Willamette are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.
Jester
Alpha acid
7–9%
Beta acid
4–6%
Total oil
0.6–1.2 mL
United Kingdom
Willamette
Alpha acid
4–7.2%
Beta acid
3–4.5%
Total oil
0.6–1.6 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Jester
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
When to pick Willamette
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Jester
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Only in Willamette
CitrusIncenseElderberryCaramelCurryFloral
Property
| Property | Jester | Willamette |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–9% | 4–7.2% |
| Beta acid | 4–6% | 3–4.5% |
| Co-humulone | 23–28% | 28–35% |
| Total oil | 0.6–1.2 mL | 0.6–1.6 mL |
| Myrcene | - | 30–40% |
| Humulene | - | 20–27% |
| Caryophyllene | - | 7–8% |
| Farnesene | - | 5–6% |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |
Styrian Golding