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Cannabis Strain Review: Hogs Breath

a.k.a. Hawgsbreath
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 59% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
87%
Creative
47%
Euphoric
45%
Happy
44%
Uplifted
38%
Side Effect Percentage
Sleepy
80%
Dry Mouth
41%
Dry Eyes
33%
Dizzy
8%
Headache
6%

Hogs Breath has an ASHI score of 9 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 15 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 59% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Creative, Euphoric, Happy and Uplifted effects of Hogs Breath produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Hogs Breath has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Pain, and Nausea.

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Hogs Breath's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene and Camphene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Hogs Breath that includes: Earthy and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Hogs Breath has an aroma profile of Cheese, Citrus, Earthy and Pungent.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
13 - 17%
CBD
0.36 - 0.93%
CBN
0.25 - 0.32%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Hogs Breath presents Caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene and Camphene terpenes. The average THC level is 13 - 17%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Hogs Breath is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Hogs Breath should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Hogs Breath. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Hogs Breathbefore creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain