Garlic Mints strain guide
Garlic Mints is an indica-leaning hybrid of GMO Cookies and Animal Mints, most often credited to Cabin Fever Seed Brothers. It smells exactly like the name says: mint and garlic, with pepper and herbs. People mostly describe it as heavy and relaxed.
Where does Garlic Mints come from?
The best-known Garlic Mints is a cross of GMO Cookies, better known as GMO, and Animal Mints. Two strain databases both credit Cabin Fever Seed Brothers, and one strain database says it's rumoured to be the work of their lead breeder.
There is a second strain with the same name. One strain database lists a Blasted Genetics version made from Platinum Garlic and Ice Cream Mints, which is described as less heavily indica. So the name on a label doesn't always mean the same plant.
What does Garlic Mints smell and taste like?
Garlic Mints is savoury, not sweet. Expect cool mint up front, then garlic, black pepper and a musty, herbal funk. One strain database also mentions coffee and a slightly chemical edge.
One strain database lists caryophyllene as its top terpene, followed by limonene and myrcene. Caryophyllene is the peppery one, which fits the bite on the exhale. If you already like the garlic side of GMO, this is a minty spin on it.
Garlic Mints effects: what people report
People most often describe Garlic Mints as relaxed, happy and sleepy, with a strong body feel. Some reviewers mention a nice head high at the start, and words like euphoric, giggly and tingly come up too, but most reports end up on the calm, heavy side.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Some people mention feeling anxious or dizzy, dry eyes are common, and one reviewer said it was simply very strong.
How strong is Garlic Mints?
Garlic Mints is a high-THC strain. One strain database lists it at 24% THC, and another database says the Cabin Fever version tends to test high, without giving a number. That database also lists about 2% CBG.
One strain database suggests it's best for experienced consumers. Start with a small amount and give it time before having more, and check the THC number on your label.
Buying Garlic Mints in Canada
Since two different strains share the name, the label is worth a close look. The producer and the THC number are a better guide than the name alone.
When you open it, a clear mint and garlic smell is a good sign of fresher product. Check the packaging date too.
Garlic Mints vs Animal Mints
Animal Mints is one of Garlic Mints' parents. Animal Mints smells sweet, minty and doughy, like the Cookies family it comes from. Garlic Mints keeps the mint but swaps the sweetness for garlic, pepper and funk from its GMO side. Both are strong and relaxing, though Garlic Mints is more often called sleepy and heavy. If you like sweeter strains, start with Animal Mints. If savoury, garlicky strains are your thing, Garlic Mints is the one.
Strains like Garlic Mints
If you like Garlic Mints, these are close matches:
- Animal Mints: its minty, sweeter parent.
- GMO: its other parent and the source of that garlic and fuel smell.
- Garlic Breath: another GMO cross with a loud, savoury nose.
- Kush Mints: a minty, relaxed strain from a similar Cookies background.
