8 Bagel strain guide
8 Bagel is an indica-leaning hybrid of GMO and Project 4516. The name is a joke you can smell: savoury, garlicky and bready, like an everything bagel, with some sweetness underneath. People mostly describe it as calm and euphoric.
Where does 8 Bagel come from?
Sources agree on the parents: GMO, the famously garlicky strain, and Project 4516, a fruity, gassy cross of Platinum Puff and Gelato 45. Who made it is less clear. One strain database credits Cresco Labs, while seed databases and other listings credit LIT Farms, and one listing says LIT Farms is the more likely breeder.
You'll see it sold as 8 Bagel, 8th Bagel, 8 Inch Bagel or 8" Bagel. These usually point to the same GMO and Project 4516 cross, though different producers may grow different cuts.
What does 8 Bagel smell and taste like?
Most people describe a savoury smell first: garlic, herbs and a toasted, bready note, with gas and pine behind it. Some batches lean sweeter, with cream, citrus and a little candy, and a few reviewers compare it to a cream cheese bagel.
One strain database lists caryophyllene as its main terpene, which fits the peppery, spicy side of the smell. No source we found publishes a fuller terpene breakdown, so check the label if your batch lists one.
8 Bagel effects: what people report
People mostly describe 8 Bagel as calming, with a euphoric, uplifted start that settles into relaxation. Some reviews call it clear and focused, while others say it gets heavy and sleepy, especially at higher amounts.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and the odd headache are the most common complaints.
How strong is 8 Bagel?
8 Bagel is usually a high-THC strain. Published listings put it at about 19% to 25% THC, with very little CBD. Concentrates made from it test much higher, as concentrates do.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time. The THC and CBD numbers for your batch are on the label, and they matter more than the strain name.
Buying 8 Bagel in Canada
Because the name has several spellings, search for 8th Bagel and 8 Inch Bagel too. The breeder credit also varies by brand, so the product description is the best place to see whose cut you're getting.
You might find it as dried flower, pre-rolls or concentrates like live rosin. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that savoury smell.
8 Bagel vs Project 4516
Project 4516 is one of 8 Bagel's parents, and the two smell quite different. Project 4516 leans fruity and gassy with a sweet Gelato side, while 8 Bagel takes on its GMO parent's garlic and herbs and adds that bready note. Project 4516 is also often listed a few points higher in THC and gets called giggly, where 8 Bagel reads calmer. If you like sweet, fruity gas, start with Project 4516. If savoury strains are your thing, try 8 Bagel.
Strains like 8 Bagel
If you like 8 Bagel, these are the closest matches:
- GMO: one of its parents and the source of that garlic and savoury smell.
- Project 4516: the other parent, fruitier and gassier with a giggly reputation.
- Garlic Breath: another GMO cross with a strong garlic and herb smell.
- Donny Burger: a savoury, funky strain from the GMO family tree.
