Sherb BX1 strain guide
Sherb BX1, also written Sherbert Bx1 or Sunset Sherbet Bx1, is an indica-leaning backcross from the Sunset Sherbet family. It's best known as a parent of Jealousy, and people describe a creamy, gassy smell with citrus and a heavy, calming body feel.
Where does Sherb BX1 come from?
BX1 stands for a first-generation backcross: a hybrid bred back to one of its own parents once to lock in that parent's traits. Here the parent is Sunset Sherbet. One grow database gives the fuller recipe as Sunset Sherbet crossed with a mix of Animal Cookies Bx2 and Sunset Sherbet, which fits the backcross description.
The original breeder isn't well documented in the sources we checked. Where Sherb BX1 shows up most is in other strains' family trees, most famously as one parent of Jealousy, alongside Gelato 41.
What does Sherb BX1 smell and taste like?
Sherb BX1 smells creamy and gassy at the same time: spicy fuel and diesel up front, with a sweet vanilla, gelato-like cream behind it and some citrus and sour fruit. The flavour leans creamier than the smell, with citrus and vanilla on the exhale.
We couldn't find a published terpene profile for Sherb BX1, so we've left that blank rather than borrow one from its Sherbet relatives.
Sherb BX1 effects: what people report
People most often describe Sherb BX1 as calming and relaxing, with a happy mood and a slow-building body heaviness that can turn sleepy. The munchies come up too, and most reports place it in the evening.
These are experiences people report, not promises. There aren't many detailed reviews, and how it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance.
How strong is Sherb BX1?
Sherb BX1 is listed as a very high-THC strain, with published listings putting it at about 25% to 30%. CBD isn't usually reported.
With numbers like that, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The figures on your label matter more than the strain average, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains them.
Buying Sherb BX1 in Canada
You may see it as Sherb BX1, Sherbert Bx1 or Sunset Sherbet Bx1. It's easy to confuse with the many other Sherb-named strains, so check that the label says BX1 if that's what you're after.
If you find it, check the THC number and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that creamy, gassy smell.
Sherb BX1 vs Jealousy
Jealousy is Sherb BX1's best-known child, made by crossing it with Gelato 41. They share a creamy, peppery, fuel-tinged smell, though Jealousy tends to read sweeter and doughier from its Gelato side, while Sherb BX1 leans harder into gas. Sherb BX1 reports are heavier and sleepier, while Jealousy is more often described as calm in the head without pinning you to the couch. If you want the heavy original, look for Sherb BX1. If you'd like something more balanced, try Jealousy.
Strains like Sherb BX1
If you like Sherb BX1, these are the closest matches:
- Sunset Sherbet: the strain it was backcrossed to, fruity, creamy and relaxed.
- Jealousy: its best-known offspring, sweeter and a little more balanced.
- Sherb Cake: another Sunset Sherbet cross with a creamy, dessert-like smell.
- Animal Cookies: named in one account of its pedigree, with a similar heavy, sweet profile.
