Menage strain guide
Menage, sometimes sold as The Menage, is an indica-leaning hybrid built from four strains: Zkittlez, Triangle Kush, Gelato 41 and Kush Mints. The mix shows in the jar, with sweet fruit, mint and gas all in one smell. Most people describe it as relaxed and happy.
Where does Menage come from?
Menage is a four-way cross. One side is Zkittlez crossed with a Triangle Kush backcross, and the other is Gelato 41 crossed with Kush Mints. Strain databases agree on that recipe, and the name is a wink at the number of parents involved.
Who made it is less clear. One grow database credits Seed Junky Genetics, the breeder most often linked to Kush Mints, but we couldn't confirm that elsewhere. Several producers grow and sell it under their own brands.
What does Menage smell and taste like?
Reviews pull in a few directions, which makes sense for a strain with four parents. Many describe a sweet, dessert-like smell with cool mint on top, from the Kush Mints side. Others pick up sweet and sour citrus, herbs like basil and cinnamon, and the gas, skunk and earth that come from the Kush side of the family.
No strain database we checked publishes a terpene profile for Menage, so look at the label on your product if the producer lists one. The flavour is usually described as sweet and herbal, with a little diesel on the finish.
Menage effects: what people report
People most often describe Menage as relaxed, happy and uplifted, with a mood lift that settles into a calm body feel. Some reviews mention feeling focused or creative early on, and a good share call it sleepy, especially later in the evening.
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 dizziness are the most common complaints, and one reviewer found the smoke harsh.
How strong is Menage?
Menage is described as a high-THC strain, but published figures are fairly few. Product listings put it at about 19% to 23% THC, and one grow database gives around 21%, with very little CBD.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The THC and CBD numbers on your label are what matter, so read the label for the batch in your hand.
Buying Menage in Canada
You may see it listed as Menage or The Menage. Since more than one producer grows it, two products can differ in THC and smell, so compare the labels rather than assuming they match.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that minty, fruity smell.
Menage vs Kush Mints
Kush Mints is one of the four strains behind Menage and the source of its cool mint note. Kush Mints smells like a minty cookie with gas and pine, while Menage adds sweet fruit and citrus from its Zkittlez side, so it reads a little softer and sweeter. Kush Mints is usually listed much higher in THC. Both get called relaxed and happy. If you want straight mint and gas, start with Kush Mints. If you'd like some fruit in the mix, try Menage.
Strains like Menage
If you like Menage, these are the closest matches:
- Kush Mints: one of the four strains behind it, with the same mint and gas but more potency.
- Zkittlez: another of the four, bringing the sweet fruit candy side.
- Gelato 41: another of the four, sweet and earthy with pepper and lavender.
- Triangle Kush: the last of the four, a Florida Kush behind its earthy, fuel base.
