Happy Hour strain guide
Happy Hour is a balanced hybrid most often credited to Solfire Gardens, a cross of Strawberry Jelly and Don Mega. People describe a diesel, earthy and berry smell and an upbeat, heady feel. It's a newer, lesser-known strain, and more than one breeder has used the name.
Where does Happy Hour come from?
One strain database and Grow Diaries both list Happy Hour as a Solfire Gardens strain made from Strawberry Jelly and Don Mega, the garlicky, gassy GMO cross. Another database, on the other hand, lists its parents as unknown and also calls it Happy Hour #3, so its page may describe a different selection.
The name is a popular one. Wizard Trees and Lit Farms have also released strains called Happy Hour, so two products with the same name may not share parents. When we talk about lineage here, we mean the Solfire Gardens version.
What does Happy Hour smell and taste like?
Expect a mix of diesel and earth with a sweet berry note running through it. Some describe spicy or woody touches and a bit of citrus on the exhale.
One strain database lists pinene as its top terpene, followed by caryophyllene and humulene. Pinene is known for a fresh pine smell, caryophyllene for a peppery bite and humulene for a woody, earthy one. Your batch may differ, so check the label if terpenes are listed.
Happy Hour effects: what people report
Reports describe Happy Hour as energizing and cerebral, with a happy, euphoric mood up front. Some people also mention getting hungry as it goes on. It reads as more of a head strain than a couch strain, though reviews are still fairly limited.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and some dizziness are the complaints people mention.
How strong is Happy Hour?
Published listings put Happy Hour at about 22% to 23% THC, with very little CBD. One strain database also notes around 1% CBG, a minor cannabinoid.
That's on the strong side for a new user. Start small and wait before having more. The numbers on your label are the ones that count, and our guide to reading cannabis labels walks through them.
Buying Happy Hour in Canada
Since several breeders use the name, look for genetics or a breeder on the package if you want the Strawberry Jelly and Don Mega version. Producers don't always list it.
Check the THC and CBD numbers, the terpenes and the packaging date.
Happy Hour vs Don Mega
Don Mega is one of Happy Hour's parents, but the two come across quite differently. Don Mega is known for a loud garlic and skunk smell from its GMO side and a more relaxed reputation, and it often tests higher in THC. Happy Hour is described with diesel and berry rather than garlic, and people describe it as more energizing and heady. If savoury, funky strains are your thing, try Don Mega. If you'd like something brighter, start with Happy Hour.
Strains like Happy Hour
If you like Happy Hour, these are worth a look:
- Don Mega: its parent, with more garlic and gas and a more relaxed feel.
- Sour Diesel: the classic diesel smell and an upbeat, heady reputation.
- Jack Herer: a piney classic people describe as clear and energizing.
