Banana Hammock strain guide
Banana Hammock is an indica-leaning hybrid of Grape God and Mandarin Sunset. Despite the name, people describe it as more grape and honey than banana, with a sweet, tropical side. It's a fairly rare strain, so there's less written about it than about its parents.
Where does Banana Hammock come from?
The cross given for Banana Hammock is Grape God and Mandarin Sunset, and the listings we checked agree on it. Grape God brings a grape-heavy, relaxing side, while Mandarin Sunset adds orange and citrus.
One listing credits Ethos Genetics of Colorado with the breeding, but that isn't widely confirmed, so treat the breeder as not well documented. Where the name came from isn't explained anywhere we could find.
What does Banana Hammock smell and taste like?
Reviewers mostly mention grape, honey and tropical fruit, with a sugary, sweet finish. Some also pick up sour lime, citrus and a little diesel and fresh earth underneath, which likely comes from the Mandarin Sunset side.
No source we found publishes a terpene profile for Banana Hammock, so we can't say which terpenes lead. If your product has a lab label with terpenes listed, that's the best guide for your batch.
Banana Hammock effects: what people report
Relaxed is the feeling people mention most, followed by happy and giggly. Reviews describe a calm body feel with a light, euphoric mood on top, which fits its indica-leaning reputation. One reviewer called the effects fairly ordinary, so not everyone finds it special.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and red eyes are the side effects reviewers mention.
How strong is Banana Hammock?
Listings put Banana Hammock at about 22% to 27% THC, with very little CBD. Reviewers who posted their numbers reported batches around 23% and 25%.
If you're new to it, start small and wait before having more. The THC and CBD on your label matter more than the strain name, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what to look for.
Buying Banana Hammock in Canada
Banana Hammock isn't a common name, so you may not see it often. If you do, check that the label names the strain clearly rather than a banana-themed blend, since lots of products use banana in the name.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of that grape and honey smell.
Banana Hammock vs Grape God
Grape God is one of Banana Hammock's parents, and the grape flavour carries straight through. Grape God is the simpler of the two, deep grape and berry with a heavy, relaxed feel. Banana Hammock keeps that grape base but adds honey, tropical fruit and a sour citrus edge from Mandarin Sunset, and reviews describe it as a little lighter and more giggly. If you want pure grape, go with Grape God. If you like a fruitier mix, try Banana Hammock.
Strains like Banana Hammock
If you like Banana Hammock, these are worth a look:
- Grape God: one parent, with the same grape-forward flavour and a relaxed feel.
- Mandarin Sunset: the other parent, bringing orange and citrus notes.
- Granddaddy Purple: a classic grape-and-berry indica with a similar calm reputation.
- Banana Kush: for anyone who came for the banana in the name, a sweeter, true banana flavour.
