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indica-dominant strain

After Eight

After Eight is an indica-dominant dessert profile with cool mint, dark chocolate, sweetness and an earthy base. The experience starts uplifting and euphoric, then becomes calmer and more relaxing.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • minty
  • chocolatey
  • sweet
  • zesty
  • earthy

Effects

  • uplifting
  • euphoric
  • mentally balancing
  • relaxing
  • sleepy
  • balancing

Terpenes

  • Caryophyllene
  • Limonene
  • Linalool
  • Myrcene

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC 28 %
CBD 1 %

The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Editorial profile

After Eight in detail

Origin & classification

After Eight is a particularly fitting name. In terms of aroma, the strain recalls the combination of cool mint and dark chocolate, placing it clearly in the dessert category. Unlike many fruity candy hybrids, however, After Eight does not come across as tropical or berry-like, but rather cool, bittersweet and sweet, with an earthier, darker base.

Aroma & flavour

Minty freshness, chocolate, sweetness, zesty accents and earth come together in the aroma. The mint provides the first distinctive impression. Chocolate gives the profile depth and a more bittersweet dessert character. Sweetness connects both directions, while earth makes the overall impression calmer and more indica-leaning. This keeps After Eight from becoming a pure confectionery profile, while remaining clearly recognisable as a cannabis strain.

Terpene profile

The genetic origin is not the focus of this profile. What matters is the sensory classification: After Eight is a strain defined by a very distinctive aroma. This makes it especially useful for users who want to compare strains not only by category, but also by flavour direction.

Effect tendency

The effects can be described as uplifting, euphoric, mentally balancing, relaxing and later sleepy. After Eight may therefore feel friendlier and brighter at first, before its indica-dominant side becomes more pronounced. The progression matches the aroma: fresh and present at first, then softer and calmer.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Caryophyllene, limonene, linalool and myrcene give the profile a meaningful structure. Limonene suits the brighter opening phase, while linalool complements the softer and more relaxing side. Myrcene supports physical calm, and caryophyllene adds the bittersweet depth that pairs well with dark chocolate.

Further classification

Compared with classic Kush strains, After Eight is distinctly more dessert-like and cooler. Compared with fruity Gelato or Runtz profiles, it feels less colourful and more focused on mint and chocolate. Compared with pure indica lines, it offers greater aromatic individuality.

Further classification

After Eight is particularly interesting for users who want dessert aromas to feel fresh, dark and somewhat more mature rather than creamy and fruity. This clearly distinguishes the strain from vanilla, berry and candy profiles.

Further classification

After Eight is therefore a distinctive dessert profile: cool mint, dark chocolate, sweet earth and a progression from brighter euphoria to relaxed, sleepy calm.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about After Eight

What type of strain is After Eight?

We classify After Eight as an indica-dominant strain.

What does After Eight smell and taste like?

In terms of aroma, After Eight is primarily minty, chocolatey, sweet, zesty and earthy. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

Which terpenes are associated with After Eight?

After Eight features caryophyllene, limonene, linalool and myrcene. They complement the aroma profile described above.

What effects can be expected from After Eight?

We primarily describe After Eight as uplifting, euphoric, mentally balancing, relaxing, sleepy and balancing. Effects are subjective and do not constitute a medical promise.

What is the THC content of After Eight?

After Eight is listed with a THC range of 28 %. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.

What is the CBD content of After Eight?

After Eight is listed with a CBD range of 1 %. This value may also vary for the respective batch.