Northdown
Alpha acid
7–10%
Beta acid
4–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–2.5 mL
United States
Phoenix
Alpha acid
8–13.5%
Beta acid
3.3–5.5%
Total oil
1.2–3 mL
United Kingdom
Key differences
When to pick Northdown
No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.
When to pick Phoenix
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
FloralPineSpicy
Only in Northdown
CedarBerry
Only in Phoenix
MolassesChocolate
Property
| Property | Northdown | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–10% | 8–13.5% |
| Beta acid | 4–5.5% | 3.3–5.5% |
| Co-humulone | 24–32% | 24–33% |
| Total oil | 1.2–2.5 mL | 1.2–3 mL |
| Myrcene | 23–29% | 23–25% |
| Humulene | 40–45% | 29–31% |
| Caryophyllene | 13–17% | 10–12% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 1–2% |
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |