UK Grown
AA 7-9%
Origin
Olicana is a sister of Jester. It was commercially released in 2014. This variety was planted in 2009 in Herefordshire/Worcestershire and released commercially in 2014.
Flavor & Aroma Profile
Olicana is a dual-purpose hop that can be used in all hop additions throughout the brewing process.
Olicana hops exhibit flavors and aromas of grapefruit, mango and passion fruit.
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Alpha Acid % (AA)
Alpha acids are the main source of bitterness in beer. Longer boil times will result in isomerization of more alpha acids leading to increased bitterness. Learn more »
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7-9%
8% avg
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| Beta Acid %Beta acids are a component of hop resins responsible for contributing volatile aromatic and flavor properties. Beta acids contribute no bitterness.
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4-6%
5% avg
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| Alpha-Beta RatioThe ratio of alpha to beta acids dictates the degree to which bitterness fades during aging. 1:1 ratios are common in aroma varieties.
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1:1 - 2:1
2:1 avg
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| Co-Humulone as % of AlphaLow cohumulone hops may impart a smoother bitterness when added to the boil as opposed to higher ones that add a sharper bitterness to the final beer. Learn more »
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28-32%
30% avg
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| Total Oils (mL/100g)These highly volatile, not very soluble oils are easily boiled off, but add flavor and aroma to the finished beer when added very late in the boil or during fermentation. Learn more »
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0.5 mL
0.5mL avg
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| TOTAL OIL BREAKDOWN: |
| › MyrceneFlavors: resinous, citrus, fruity (β-myrcene)
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19-20%
19.5% avg
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| › HumuleneFlavors: woody, noble, spicy (α-caryophyllene)
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8-9%
8.5% avg
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| › CaryophylleneFlavors: pepper, woody, herbal (β-caryophyllene)
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Unknown |
| › FarneseneFlavors: fresh, green, floral (β-farnesene)
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0-1%
0.5% avg
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| › All OthersIncluding β-pinene, linalool, geranoil & selinene
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70-73%
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