Fat Bastard

Fat Bastard is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain bred by Coool Beans from Goldmember and Monkey Spunk. Despite a name that suggests otherwise, it is not an indica: breeder and seed-bank records consistently describe it as an even indica/sativa hybrid, and several sources call it a true 50/50.

Genetics and History

Seedfinder's genealogy for the Coool Beans release lists the cross as Goldmember by Monkey Spunk, with Goldmember traceable back through Banana OG and Sour Larry lines. Blim Burn Seeds, which carries its own version, describes it the same way and also sells a separate autoflowering variant made by adding ruderalis to the same cross.

One thing worth knowing before you buy: different breeders have released distinct cuts under the Fat Bastard name. Aroma, effect and growth habit vary between them, so two products with this name are not guaranteed to be the same plant.

Potency

This is where the sources disagree sharply, and it is worth being explicit about it. Blim Burn's listing describes THC as very high at 30% to 38%. Grow Diaries gives a similar 30% to 38% range with a header figure of 34% and trace CBD around 0.2%. A third-party strain guide cites a far more modest 18% to 24%.

Those ranges do not overlap, and we have no basis for picking between them. Seed-bank figures describe what a breeder reports under their own conditions, which is often optimistic; the lower figure comes from a source with little supporting detail. Treat Fat Bastard as potent, treat any specific number as unverified, and read the certificate of analysis for whatever you actually buy.

Aroma and Flavour

Grow Diaries names the dominant terpene trio as beta-caryophyllene, myrcene and humulene. That combination points toward an earthy, peppery and faintly hoppy profile rather than a sweet or citrus one. Caryophyllene carries the black-pepper note and humulene is the compound that makes cannabis and beer hops smell related.

Reported Effects

Effects are described as euphoric and uplifted at first, settling into a steadying, body-relaxing finish. That arc is consistent with its balanced genetics rather than a one-directional indica or sativa character. These are commonly reported impressions, not promises.

Given the uncertainty around potency, a cautious first dose is the sensible approach here more than usual.

Growing Notes

Fat Bastard is a photoperiod plant of moderate difficulty producing medium yields. An autoflowering version exists from Blim Burn for growers who want a shorter, less light-dependent cycle.