Gelato Mint Strain Review (Cannara Biotech)
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For this review, I tried out a strain called Gelato Mint Pheno# 5 that’s under the Tribal Brand and produced by Cannara Biotech, a company located in Quebec.
There is some excitement straight off the bat: a terpene percentage printed on the label, a harvest date, and a tuna can-style container. Those are all things consumers love to see.
This indica-dominant cultivar had a strong THC level on its label and very little CBD. THC and terpene levels vary by grower and batch, so check the label on the package you buy. This was the first product I tried from this LP, and I was pleasantly surprised.
Legal note: This review is for adults 21+ where cannabis is legal. In the US, cannabis is still a Schedule I drug under federal law, except for FDA-approved products and state-licensed medical marijuana, which a 2026 Justice Department order moved to Schedule III. State laws differ.
Below is a more in-depth breakdown of this Gelato Mint.
Gelato Mint
- Lineage: Reported lineages for Gelato Mint differ, and I couldn’t confirm this phenotype’s parents with the producer
- Type: Indica-dominant
- Potency: High THC, very little CBD (levels vary by grower and batch)
- Terpene Profile: Often reported as caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene, linalool, farnesene and pinene; varies by batch
- Packaging Details: Harvested on 01/15/2021, packaged on 02/20/2021, reviewed/tested on 03/01/2021. Lot #01563A1
- Pricing Details: Purchased 3.5 grams at the SQDC in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for $24.20 ($6.91/gram), the price at the time of purchase.
Appearance: 3.5/5
Gelato Mint Pheno #5
This Gelato Mint came in with some major bag appeal. The first thing I noticed after popping open the tuna-style container (which was a first for me and a first for the SQDC) was how shiny the weed was. You can see the little trichome diamonds glowing under LED lights, which is usually a good sign.
I would put this cultivar under the “sexy buds” category. Light green with navy and purple calyxes, completely covered in a thick trichome sheet, with some dark orange pistils.
It came in a little too dry for my liking at 41% RH, though the weed was still fairly sticky. I decided to bring the moisture back up to 58% to really get all that terpene goodness (this smelled amazing, see below).
Size-wise, there were four medium nugs and a couple of small ones.
Aroma: 5/5
I would put this in the “air freshener” category as in let’s go and make an air freshener out of this terpene profile!
There is just so much freshness that jumps out of this little container, and it comes in waves. I got a strong minty, lemony smell at first that’s heavily accented by this fresh and sweet green apple-like scent.
They weren’t playing with the terpene percentage on this one!
Flavor: 4/5
When it comes to taste, you get all the goodness that the aroma has to offer but on a smaller scale.
I got the fresh herbal/minty flavor on the inhale, with some sweet lemony notes on the exhale and the aftertaste.
The smoke was smoother than butter, and you know what the main problem was? You just want more of it! As in you want to keep rolling up more joints, I ran through this weed way faster than I should have.
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Gelato Mint Pheno #5
Effects: 3.5/5
This Gelato Mint Pheno #5 is what I would consider a slapper. The ‘high” it emits is sharp, strong, and instantaneous.
Both cerebral and physical, the effects creep up throughout the entire body pretty quickly and leave you in a fuzzy but relaxing state of mind, I was quite content with not doing anything too productive after smoking this.
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Overall: 4/5
I must say I was quite impressed with this first offering from Cannara. From its price point to the terpene percentage on the packing and everything else, this seems like a winner at the SQDC.
I hope this LP can stay consistent as it adds more strains.
I would recommend this to everyday users. Beginners should start with a small amount, and make sure all the important things are done before jumping into this.
If you’ve tried out some of this Gelato Mint, let me know what you thought of it in the comments below (please include pics!) And also, If you are a cannabis enthusiast or simply curious about different strains, I suggest checking out my evaluations of White Russian and Monkey Glue.
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Alternatives
- Mint Chocolate Chip – similar minty and sweet flavor, with a more relaxing and sedative effect.
- Thin Mint Cookies – a strong mint and sweet flavor, with a more euphoric and energetic effect.
- Ice Cream Cake – similarly sweet and creamy flavor, with a more balanced and mellow effect.
- Wedding Cake – sweet and earthy flavor like Gelato Mint, with a more relaxing effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gelato mint indica or sativa?
The Gelato Mint Pheno #5 I reviewed is an indica-dominant hybrid. Reported parent strains differ between sources, and I couldn’t confirm them with the producer.
What are the effects of the Gelato Mint strain?
For me, Gelato Mint produced a fast, strong high that was both cerebral and physical, ending in a relaxed, fuzzy state. It isn’t a treatment for anxiety or any other condition.
Is the Gelato Mint strain suitable for beginners?
Only with caution. The batch I tried was high in THC and hit fast, so beginners should take one small hit and wait before having more.
Sources
- Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids: What You Need To Know, NCCIH
- Department of Justice Eases Control of Medical Marijuana, Congressional Research Service
