Mob Boss strain guide
Mob Boss is a sativa-leaning hybrid from California, a cross of Chemdawg and Tang Tang that has been around since 2009. People know it for a citrus and earthy smell with a floral edge, and for a focused, talkative feel. It has nothing to do with MOB, the blueberry indica.
Where does Mob Boss come from?
Two strain databases both credit Grindhouse Medical Seeds, which released Mob Boss in 2009, and it's sometimes sold as Mob Boss Tang Tang. The parents are a Chemdawg cut and Tang Tang. Sources differ on which Chemdawg: one strain database says Chemdawg D, another database says Chem Dog #4.
Grow Diaries credits Anesia Seeds in Spain with the same cross, so the breeder isn't fully settled. Grindhouse is the credit given most often.
Watch the name too. MOB, short for Mother of Berries, is an unrelated blueberry indica.
What does Mob Boss smell and taste like?
Most descriptions start with citrus and earth: a sweet, floral nose with citrus and herbal notes, and a citrusy musk once it's broken up. One reviewer singles out a lemon smell, while Grow Diaries mentions some berry.
One strain database lists myrcene, pinene and limonene as its top terpenes. Myrcene brings the earthy base, pinene a fresh, foresty edge and limonene the citrus.
Mob Boss effects: what people report
People most often call Mob Boss focused, happy, talkative and energetic, with a strong head feel up front. Some phenotypes hit harder and more cerebral, others lighter and clearer, and a few people say the early rush turns sedating later on. One strain database notes it may not suit beginners.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes come up, and some people mention feeling anxious.
How strong is Mob Boss?
Mob Boss is a high-THC strain, and listings vary a lot. One strain database puts it around 20% THC, while Grow Diaries reports figures near 28%, with very little CBD.
Given that spread and its strong reputation, start with a small amount and wait before having more. The numbers on your label are the ones that count.
Buying Mob Boss in Canada
Make sure you're picking up Mob Boss and not MOB, since the names look alike on a shelf. If the producer lists Chemdawg and Tang Tang, you have the right strain.
You might find it as dried flower or pre-rolls. Check the THC, CBD and packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of the citrus smell.
Mob Boss vs Chemdawg
Chemdawg is one of Mob Boss's parents, but the two smell quite different. Chemdawg is all diesel and chemical funk, sharp and pungent. Mob Boss keeps some of that earthiness and swaps much of the fuel for citrus and floral notes, likely from its Tang Tang side. Both get called happy and euphoric, though Mob Boss is described as more focused and chatty. If you love gas, start with Chemdawg. If you'd rather have citrus with a little funk, Mob Boss is the easier pick.
Strains like Mob Boss
If you like Mob Boss, these are worth trying:
- Chemdawg: its parent, with heavy diesel and a euphoric reputation.
- Chem 91: another Chem cut, with lemon and pine over the fuel and a talkative feel.
- Sour Diesel: a Chemdawg descendant with a similar energetic, focused reputation.
