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