Polar Pop strain guide
Polar Pop is a newer hybrid from Compound Genetics, a cross of Gastro Pop and The Menthol. It smells cool and minty, with gas, diesel and a little stone fruit. People mostly describe it as energetic, talkative and uplifted, though there's still not much published about it.
Where does Polar Pop come from?
Two strain databases both list it as a cross of Gastro Pop and The Menthol, bred by Compound Genetics in California. One strain database names the specific cut as Gastro Pop #5. Gastro Pop itself is a cross of Apples and Bananas and Grape Gas.
Its type is a little unsettled. One strain database says the breeder calls it indica-leaning, while another database lists it as a sativa. We list it as a hybrid.
What does Polar Pop smell and taste like?
Menthol is the headline, as the name suggests. People describe a cool, minty smell with diesel and earth underneath, and some mention sweet berry or stone fruit notes. One strain database adds creamy gas and a pine and citrus finish.
No source we found publishes a terpene profile for Polar Pop, so we haven't listed any. If your product lists terpenes on the label, that's the best guide.
Polar Pop effects: what people report
People most often describe Polar Pop as energetic, talkative and uplifted. Reviews also mention feeling focused, happy and euphoric, and some say it relaxes them later. One strain database notes it's still gathering reports on this strain, so the picture may change.
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 are the most common complaints, and some people mention feeling anxious or paranoid, or a little groggy the next day.
How strong is Polar Pop?
One strain database lists Polar Pop at about 29% THC, which is very high, and one reviewer reported a batch even higher. Few other published flower figures exist, so treat that as a rough guide. CBD is typically very low.
That's a lot for anyone new to cannabis. Start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The number on your label is for that batch, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what it means.
Buying Polar Pop in Canada
Polar Pop also turns up as concentrates, which test far higher than flower, so check the product type before comparing THC numbers. On flower, look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date.
Fresher flower keeps more of that cool, minty smell.
Polar Pop vs Gastro Pop
Gastro Pop is the parent, a Compound Genetics cross with a fruity, sweet and gassy smell from its Apples and Bananas and Grape Gas roots. Polar Pop keeps the gas and some of the fruit but adds a strong cool menthol note from its other parent. Gastro Pop is usually described as relaxed, while Polar Pop reviews lean energetic and talkative. If you want sweet fruit and gas, start with Gastro Pop. If a minty, cooling twist sounds good, try Polar Pop.
Strains like Polar Pop
If you like Polar Pop, these are the closest matches:
- Gastro Pop: the parent, fruity and gassy without the mint.
- Menthol: the other parent and the source of that cool smell.
- Apples and Bananas: from Gastro Pop's side, sweet and fruity.
- Grape Gas: also in the family, with grape and fuel notes.
