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Terpene

Humulene

Humulene shares a chemical backbone with caryophyllene and the two frequently appear together, giving beer its hoppy bite. In cannabis it contributes an earthy, woody depth and rounds out the aroma of many spice-forward strains.

Aroma

Earthy, woody, and hoppy

Also found in

Hops, Coriander, Cloves, Sage

Boiling point

106°C (223°F)

Commonly reported

Grounding Earthy Mellow

Strains high in Humulene

36 strains feature Humulene — the 12 most-saved are below.

Indica19–25% THC

Biscotti

RelaxedHappyEuphoric
Hybrid18–25% THC

Candy Rain

RelaxedHappyEuphoric
Hybrid18–24% THC

Cereal Milk

HappyUpliftedCreative
Hybrid18–24% THC

Cereal Milk S1

HappyUpliftedCreative
Sativa12–18% THC

Chocolate Thai

CreativeHappyTalkative
Sativa15–22% THC

Chocolope

EnergeticHappyUplifted
Hybrid18–26% THC

Cookies and Cream

HappyRelaxedEuphoric
Indica15–21% THC

Critical Mass

RelaxedSleepyHappy
CBD0–1% THC

Elektra

RelaxedFocusedCalm
Hybrid17–25% THC

Gelato

RelaxedHappyEuphoric
Hybrid18–25% THC

Gelato 33

HappyEuphoricUplifted
Hybrid20–27% THC

Gelato 41

RelaxedEuphoricHappy

Other terpenes

MyrceneCaryophylleneLimonenePineneLinaloolTerpinoleneOcimeneWhat are terpenes? →

Humulene — frequently asked questions

What does Humulene smell like?
Humulene smells earthy, woody, and hoppy. You'll recognize it from Hops, Coriander, Cloves.
What are the effects of Humulene?
Cannabis high in Humulene is commonly described as grounding, earthy, mellow. Terpenes shape a strain's aroma and character but aren't a medical treatment — effects vary by person and by the full mix of compounds in each strain.
Which strains have the most Humulene?
Weedtip lists 36 strains that feature Humulene, including Biscotti. See the full list above.