Pedigree: Phoenix is an early-ripening Wilt resistant dual-purpose variety which was developed at Wye College at the same time as Admiral. It is a seedling of the high alpha variety Yeoman.
Maturity: Early
Yield: 1,000 - 1,750 kg/ha or 900 - 1,600 lb./ac
Growth Habit: Well hopped down, not vigorous
Disease Reaction: Resistant to most diseases, except susceptible to downy mildew
Cone-Structure: Light and fluffy
Quality Averages:
| Alpha Acids | 7 - 9% | Beta Acids | 4.2 - 5.5% |
| Alpha/Beta Ratio | 2.1 | Co-Humulone | 29 - 33% |
| Humulone | 74.0% | Storage (% lost) | 25.0% |
| Oil Content (mls/100g) | 1.2 - 2.5% | Humulene ( % in oil) | 25 - 32% |
| Caryophyllene | 8 - 10% | Hum/Cary Ratio | |
| Farnesene | 1 - 2% | Myrcene | 24 - 32% |
General Trade Perception: TBA
Substitution: Northdown, Kent Golding, Challenger