Fat Bastard strain guide
Fat Bastard is a hybrid of Goldmember and Monkey Spunk, first from the breeder Coool Beans and later sold as seeds by Blim Burn Seeds. It's known for a diesel, berry and skunky smell and a strong high that people say starts in the head and settles into the body.
Where does Fat Bastard come from?
Seed listings from Coool Beans and Blim Burn Seeds both give its parents as Goldmember and Monkey Spunk, and a Canadian producer quoted on one strain database says the same. The parents themselves aren't well documented, and sources disagree about what's behind them.
It's listed as a hybrid. One producer calls it indica-leaning and one seed listing calls it 50/50. An autoflowering version also exists, so plants and products under this name can differ.
What does Fat Bastard smell and taste like?
People most often describe diesel, berry and earth. Others mention skunk, sour, spicy, mint or wild cherry notes, and one seed listing describes exotic fruit over a sweet, floral and skunky base.
We couldn't find any published terpene data for Fat Bastard, so we won't guess at which terpenes drive that smell. If your product's label lists terpenes, that's the best guide for your batch.
Fat Bastard effects: what people report
Reports describe a euphoric, heady start that eases into a relaxed body feel. One strain database's users most often pick creative, energetic and uplifted, while other reviewers lean on the relaxed side, so it seems to land differently for different people.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry eyes and headache are the most common complaints, and one reviewer mentions feeling paranoid at times.
How strong is Fat Bastard?
Fat Bastard is marketed as very strong, but the numbers are spread out. A Canadian producer quoted on one strain database gives 24% THC, while seed sellers claim 30% to 38%. Those seed figures are marketing claims rather than published lab results, so treat the top end with caution.
Whatever the strain name promises, the THC and CBD numbers on your label are what count. Start small and give it time. Our guide to reading cannabis labels can help.
Buying Fat Bastard in Canada
Fat Bastard is a less common name, and different growers may be working from different seed lines, including an autoflower. Check the label for the producer and the potency.
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 that diesel smell.
Fat Bastard vs Sour Diesel
There's no documented family link between Fat Bastard and Sour Diesel, but they share a fuel-forward smell and an upbeat start. Sour Diesel is the sharper of the two, with diesel and citrus, while Fat Bastard adds berry, earth and skunk. Sour Diesel is known as an energetic daytime strain, while Fat Bastard reports tend to drift toward relaxation as it settles. Sour Diesel is far better documented, so it's the easier place to start.
Strains like Fat Bastard
If you like Fat Bastard, these share some of its smell or feel:
- Sour Diesel: loud diesel and citrus with an energetic reputation.
- Diesel: sour fuel with an upbeat start that eases into light relaxation.
- Chemdawg: sharp diesel and chemical notes from an old, influential line.
- Skunk #1: the classic sour, earthy skunk smell.
