Dark Web strain guide
Dark Web is a hybrid from Alien Labs, grown from a Zoap seed and picked out of a pheno hunt. It's known for a savoury, gassy smell, very high THC numbers and a happy, confident feel that builds into the body. Its full family tree hasn't been published.
Where does Dark Web come from?
Dark Web comes from Alien Labs, working with Connected Cannabis Co. in Sacramento, California. The story given is that it grew from a bagseed found in Zoap, the fruity, floral strain from Deo Farms, and was chosen during a pheno hunt.
A bagseed means the mother plant is known but the father isn't, so the other half of its lineage is unknown. Some listings say it shows traits of OG Kush, The Original Z and Sherbert, which would fit a Zoap background, but that hasn't been confirmed by the breeder. When it launched, one cannabis magazine simply called its genetics unknown.
What does Dark Web smell and taste like?
Most people describe it as gassy and savoury first, with a pungent, cheesy funk. Underneath, some pick up sweet berry, citrus and a floral note, and a few describe a creamy, candy-like taste on the exhale.
We couldn't find published terpene results for Dark Web, so we're not listing any here. If your product shows a terpene breakdown on the label, that's the best guide to your batch.
Dark Web effects: what people report
People most often describe Dark Web as happy, energetic and focused at first. One review describes a start of elation and confidence that builds into a strong, soothing body feel lasting for hours. Some reviewers call it mostly a head high, while others find it relaxing or even sleepy later.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth is the most common complaint.
How strong is Dark Web?
Very strong. Published listings and lab results put it at about 27% to 30% THC, with almost no CBD. That's near the top of what flower usually tests at.
If you're new to cannabis, this isn't a good place to start. If you do try it, have a very small amount and give it time. If your label lists THCa, our guide to THCa vs THC explains the difference.
Buying Dark Web in Canada
Dark Web started as a brand-specific release, so it isn't a common name on shelves. If you see it, check the producer and the batch details, since the smell and strength can differ from grower to grower.
You might find it as dried flower or pre-rolls. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of its gassy smell.
Dark Web vs Zoap
Zoap is the strain Dark Web was grown from, but the two have taken different paths. Zoap is known for sweet fruit and floral perfume with a clean, soapy note, and people usually call it happy and relaxed. Dark Web leans gassy and savoury, and reports start more energetic before a heavy body feel arrives. Dark Web is also listed a few points higher in THC. If you like fruity and floral, start with Zoap. If gas and funk sound better, try Dark Web.
Strains like Dark Web
If you like Dark Web, these are worth a look:
- Zoap: the strain it was grown from, sweeter and more floral.
- Pink Guava: one of Zoap's parents, with a citrus and stone-fruit smell.
- Rainbow Sherbet: the Sherbert line behind Zoap, sweet and berry-forward.
- Zkittlez: also sold as The Original Z, one of the strains Dark Web is said to resemble.
