Olicana® Hops: Profile & Substitutions

Description

Olicana® was bred by Charles Faram 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.

At A Glance

Profile Grapefruit, Mango, Passion Fruit, Floral
Purpose Dual: Aroma and Bittering
Alpha Acid 7.0 - 9.0%

General Information

Country United Kingdom

Brewing Chemistry (Acids & Oils)

Alpha Acid 7.0 - 9.0%
Beta Acid 4.0 - 6.0%
Cohumulone 28.0 - 32.0%
Total Oil 0.5 ml/100g
Myrcene 19.0 - 20.0%
Humulene 8.0 - 9.0%
Farnesene < 1.0%

Growth & Cultivation

Resistant Wilt
Tolerant Powdery Mildew
Growth Rate High

Discovery Tags

Flavor/Aroma
Floral Grapefruit Mango
Usage
Dual: Aroma And Bittering
Origin
United Kingdom
Breeding/Supplier
Charles Faram
Last Updated
  • 2026-01-27 18:26:31
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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.