Mad Honey strain guide
Mad Honey is a hybrid from Bloom Seed Co that crosses Honey Banana with Sherbanger. People who find it talk about a creamy banana and honey smell and an upbeat, easygoing feel. It's a newer, less common strain, so there's less written about it than about its parents.
Where does Mad Honey come from?
Bloom Seed Co lists Mad Honey as a cross of Honey Banana and Sherbanger, and other listings agree on those two parents. Honey Banana brings Strawberry Banana and Honey Boo Boo genetics, while Sherbanger is usually described as Sunset Sherbet crossed with Headbanger.
One grow database credits the Sherbanger side to a specific Boston Roots selection, so the exact cut behind it may differ from batch to batch. Sources also split on its lean: one calls it sativa-leaning, another says it leans slightly indica. It's fair to just call it a hybrid.
What does Mad Honey smell and taste like?
The breeder describes sweet, tropical notes from the Honey Banana side and a creamy, fruity touch from Sherbanger. Other descriptions add creamy banana, sweet honey and even a roasted, peanut-buttery note, with earthy and light herbal tones underneath.
One producer lists myrcene, caryophyllene, limonene and linalool as its main terpenes. Treat that as one grower's result rather than a fixed profile, since terpene numbers shift between producers.
Mad Honey effects: what people report
The few descriptions out there call Mad Honey bright and clear-headed at first, with a lifted mood and a mild, easy body feel later on. The breeder credits the Honey Banana side with its more relaxed qualities.
There aren't many user reports yet, so take these as early impressions, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance.
How strong is Mad Honey?
Published figures for Mad Honey flower are thin. One strain database puts it at about 25% THC, in the mid-20s, with very little CBD. Concentrates and infused pre-rolls sold under the name test much higher, but those numbers don't describe the flower.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time. The label on your product is the number to trust, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what the figures mean.
Buying Mad Honey in Canada
Mad Honey is a less common name, so check the label to make sure you're getting the Honey Banana and Sherbanger cross rather than a product that only uses the name as a flavour.
If you do find it, it may show up as dried flower, pre-rolls or concentrates. Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of that honey and banana smell.
Mad Honey vs Honey Banana
Honey Banana is one of Mad Honey's parents and the better documented of the two. Both carry that sweet banana and honey smell, but Mad Honey adds a creamier, fruitier layer from its Sherbanger side. Honey Banana is usually listed around 18% to 22% THC, while the little data on Mad Honey points a few points higher. If you want the classic banana sweetness, Honey Banana is easier to find. If you're curious about a creamier take, Mad Honey is worth a look.
Strains like Mad Honey
If you like Mad Honey, these are the closest matches:
- Honey Banana: one of its parents, with the same sweet banana and honey smell.
- Sherbanger: the other parent, fruitier and gassier with a dessert edge.
- Strawberry Banana: in Honey Banana's family tree, sweet and fruity with banana notes.
- Sunset Sherbet: behind Sherbanger, known for a creamy, fruity dessert smell.
