Hop: Olicana®

Description

Olicana® was bred by Charles Faram Ltd and has more vigor than its sister Jester™. Released in 2014, it was initially planted alongside Jester™ in 2009.

Currently grown commercially by Townend Farm and Stocks Farm, Worcestershire, it was selected due to a higher tolerance to Powdery Mildew than Challenger.

General Information

Profile Grapefruit, Mango, Passion Fruit, Floral
Country United Kingdom
Substitutes N/A
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Resistant Wilt
Tolerant Powdery Mildew

Acids

Alpha Acid 7.0 - 9.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 6.0%
Cohumulone 28.0 - 32.0%

Oils

Total Oil 0.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 19.0 - 20.0%
Humulene 8.0 - 9.0%
Caryophyllene N/A
Farnesene < 1.0%

Additional Characteristics

Growth Rate High
Last Updated
  • 2021-01-15 18:21:06 (Added: 2021-01-15 18:21:06)
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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.
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