Oilcana® is from the Charles Faram Hop development programme. It brings tropical flavours to the UK. It is highly tolerant of wilt, but displays some susceptibility to powdery mildew. Oilcana® exhibits characteristics of floral, mango and passionfruit and is a dual purpose hop. Complex bitterness with citrus and tropical fruit.
Form
Type 90 Pellets
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100g
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Brewing Usage:
Dual Purpose
Breeding:
A sister of Jester®, Olicana® is more leafy, taller and vigorous. This variety was planted in 2009 in Herefordshire/Worcestershire and released commercially in 2014.
It was not originally selected as it was Powdery Mildew susceptible like Challenger, however Olicana® is more tolerant.
The hop was trialled by Mark Andrews of Townend Farm, Herefordshire and is now commercially grown by Townend Farm and Stocks Farm, Worcestershire.
Aroma:
Tropical fruit flavours and aromas, including mango, grapefruit and passionfruit.
Bittering Characteristics:
Complex bitterness with citrus and tropical fruit.
