Root Beer Kush strain guide
Root Beer Kush is a rare hybrid named for its smell: sweet root beer and vanilla over an earthy base. Very little about it is well documented, from its parents to its usual THC, so this page sticks to what the few sources actually say.
Where does Root Beer Kush come from?
Its origin is not well documented. One strain database calls it a regional specialty from British Columbia that's hard to find elsewhere, but doesn't name parents. Another database lists it as a parent of a couple of newer strains without saying where it came from.
Some retail listings treat Root Beer Kush as another name for Root Beer from Freeborn Selections, a Headband and Kush cross. Other sources don't make that link, so we can't confirm it. Sources also disagree on type: one strain database calls it a sativa, while two strain databases list a balanced hybrid.
What does Root Beer Kush smell and taste like?
This is the part people agree on. Reviewers describe a pungent root beer smell with vanilla and sweetness on top and an earthy base. Some also pick up orange, berry, caramel or a light fuel note, and one reviewer mentions a licorice taste.
We couldn't find a published terpene breakdown for Root Beer Kush, so we haven't listed any. If your product's label lists terpenes, that's the best guide to your batch.
Root Beer Kush effects: what people report
One strain database's reviewers most often call it creative, giggly and energetic, and that database sums it up as mostly energizing. Other reports describe a euphoric, focused start that builds into relaxation and, for some, drowsiness later on.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints.
How strong is Root Beer Kush?
Hard to say. The only specific figure we found is about 11.5% THC on one listing, which would be mild by today's standards. One strain database, on the other hand, says reviews suggest relatively high THC but gives no number. With so little data, don't assume either.
Start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The THC and CBD numbers on your label are the ones that matter, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains them.
Buying Root Beer Kush in Canada
Root beer is also a flavour name, so read the label closely. Drinks and edibles flavoured like root beer are not this strain, and strains like GMO Rootbeer or Root Beer Float are separate plants. If the label lists genetics, check them, and look at the THC number since published figures are so thin.
Root Beer Kush vs GMO Rootbeer
GMO Rootbeer crosses GMO with Freeborn's Root Beer, which some listings say is the same plant as Root Beer Kush, though that link isn't confirmed. Both are named for a sweet root beer and vanilla smell. GMO Rootbeer adds GMO's garlic and gas, tests far higher in THC and has a calmer, heavier reputation, while Root Beer Kush is described as sweeter and more upbeat. If you want the soda smell with a creative feel, look for Root Beer Kush. If you want it heavier and funkier, GMO Rootbeer is the pick.
Strains like Root Beer Kush
If you like Root Beer Kush, these are the closest matches:
- GMO Rootbeer: keeps the root beer and vanilla smell with a savoury, gassy streak.
- Headband: named in some listings as part of the Root Beer line, with a lemon and fuel smell.
- Vanilla Frosting: a sweet, creamy vanilla strain if that's the part you like most.
