Alien Technology strain guide
Alien Technology is a pure indica with roots in Afghanistan, best known as the starting point for a whole family of "Alien" strains. People describe a spicy, hashy smell and a calm, happy feel. It's milder on paper than most modern strains.
Where does Alien Technology come from?
Both main sources describe Alien Technology as an Afghan indica rather than a modern cross. The story most often told is that the breeder OBSoul33t got the seeds from a soldier coming home from Afghanistan, and worked the plant from there. One strain database lists Afghani as its parent, while another database simply calls it a landrace from Afghanistan, so either way it sits close to the old hash plants of that region.
It matters more for what came after. Alien Technology was used to breed Alien Dawg, which in turn shows up behind Alien Kush and other strains with "Alien" in the name.
What does Alien Technology smell and taste like?
Expect something old-school: spicy and hashy, with wood and a little fuel underneath. Some people pick up sweeter notes too, from apple and strawberry to cherry and a vanilla edge, and others describe an incense or herbal smell. The flavour is often called woody and spicy with a slightly chemical finish.
One strain database's terpene data puts myrcene first, followed by pinene and caryophyllene. That fits the profile: earthy, a touch of pine and a peppery bite.
Alien Technology effects: what people report
Most reports call Alien Technology happy, relaxed and euphoric, with a mostly calming body feel. Some people say it can feel more lively than a typical indica at first, and several mention it lasting a long time, up to around six hours. At higher amounts, sleepy shows up in the reports.
These are experiences people report, not promises. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the usual complaints, and a few people mention feeling anxious.
How strong is Alien Technology?
Alien Technology is on the milder side for today. Published listings put it at roughly 13% to 19% THC, with one strain database's figure at 14% and very little CBD reported.
That doesn't mean every batch is gentle. Start small, give it time, and go by the THC and CBD numbers on your label rather than the strain name. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what those numbers mean.
Buying Alien Technology in Canada
Alien Technology is an older, rarer name, so it may be hard to find. Don't mix it up with its better-known relatives like Alien Kush or Alien OG, which are different strains with different numbers.
If you do find it, check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date on the label, since fresher flower holds more of that hashy smell.
Alien Technology vs Alien Kush
Alien Kush is a descendant: it comes from Alien Dawg, which was bred from Alien Technology, crossed with Las Vegas Purple Kush. Alien Technology is the plainer, more hash-forward of the two, while Alien Kush picks up more sweetness and a slightly higher THC range from its Kush side. Both get called relaxed and happy. If you want the original Afghan character, go with Alien Technology. If you'd like something a bit sweeter and more widely available, try Alien Kush.
Strains like Alien Technology
If you like Alien Technology, these are the closest matches:
- Afghani: the Afghan indica it's most often tied to, earthy and hashy with a calm feel.
- Alien Kush: a descendant through Alien Dawg, sweeter with a similar relaxed reputation.
- Afghan Kush: another classic from the same region, heavy on spice and hash.
- Hindu Kush: a mountain indica with the same old-school, earthy character.
