Animal Mints
Also known as: Animal Mintz, Animal Mints #15, Animal Mints #10
Breeder: Seed Junky Genetics (JBeezy / Anthony Hart)
Animal Mints is a cornerstone cultivar in modern cannabis genetics, bred by Seed Junky Genetics by crossing Animal Cookies with SinMint Cookies. It consistently tests above 25% THC with exceptional resin production. Its significance extends far beyond its own shelf presence: it is a confirmed parent of Wedding Cake (Triangle Kush x Animal Mints = Triangle Mints #23), Kush Mints, The Soap, Animal Face, and Pablo's Revenge — making it one of the most influential breeding platforms in contemporary cannabis with 44+ documented direct descendants.
Lineage & Genetics
Cross: Animal Cookies x SinMint Cookies
Animal Cookies (BC Bud Depot): Girl Scout Cookies (Forum Cut) x Fire OG, indica-dominant 70/30, 18-27% THC, dense frosty buds with purple tips, sweet nutty vanilla-cherry flavor with earthy-fuel undertones. Contributes potency ceiling, dense bud structure, OG Kush backbone, body-heavy effects. SinMint Cookies (Sin City Seeds): Forum Cut GSC x Blue Power, balanced hybrid, 21-28% THC, dense buds with sweet cookie-dough flavor and cool minty undertone. Blue Power traces to The White x Blue Moonshine. Contributes the mint terpene signature, doubled Cookie expression, and structural improvements.
Lineage Dispute
Some sources list it as Animal Cookies x GSC x Blue Power or Thin Mint Cookies x Fire OG x Blue Power. This likely arises because SinMint Cookies is itself Forum Cut GSC x Blue Power — so flattened descriptions may represent the same cross rather than a genuinely different lineage. Seed Junky has not published an official definitive statement.
Terpene Profile
Beta-Caryophyllene — Primary dominant at 0.6-1.0%; spicy, peppery, black pepper notes; CB2 receptor agonist
Limonene — Co-dominant at 0.4-0.7%; citrus brightness, mood elevation
Myrcene — 0.3-0.5%; earthy, musky, sedative contribution
Alpha-Pinene — Pine aroma; alertness, memory support
Humulene — Woody, herbal; appetite suppression
Aroma: Primary sweet cookie dough, sharp mint, and heavy diesel/gas. Secondary peppery spice (caryophyllene), earthy undertones, subtle citrus. Background pine notes and slight vanilla/cream. Pungent and loud — difficult to mask, terps coat the room.
Flavor: Inhale is smooth mint-cookie dough with creamy sweetness and mentholated coolness. Mid-palate reveals peppery spice and earthy kush notes. Exhale is minty, sweet, slightly gassy with diesel fuel trailing. Described as one of the smoothest smokes with thick white-ash burn when properly flushed.
Effects & Experience
Onset: Mild cerebral lift within 1-5 minutes; mood improvement; stress/tension begins to fade. Described as not linear — almost exponential for the first 5 minutes.
Full euphoria establishes at 20-90 minutes; creative focus possible at moderate doses; warm physical relaxation builds progressively. Body-melting sensation with sedation increasing at higher doses. Couch-lock likely at higher consumption levels.
Duration: 3+ hours with lingering relaxation, appetite stimulation, and sleepiness at larger amounts.
Commonly Reported Uses
Grower's Notes
Humidity management is the #1 variable for this strain. A dehumidifier on a hygrostat controller is infrastructure, not optional. The buds grow in extremely dense, tight clusters that trap internal moisture creating ideal conditions for Botrytis. Drop to 40-45% RH by mid-flower and 35-40% in final 2 weeks. VPD target: veg 0.8-1.0 kPa, flower 1.0-1.2 kPa.
Nutrient Management
Heavy feeder but picky about pH — root zone drift toward acidity causes immediate magnesium lockout. High EC tolerance overall but requires consistent CalMag supplementation. Bump CalMag slightly in weeks 3-5 of flower specifically; dense bud formation demands extra calcium and magnesium. Stage EC targets: seedling 0.4-0.6, veg 1.2-1.8, early flower 1.6-2.0, peak flower 2.0-2.4, late flower taper to flush. Reduce nitrogen aggressively in weeks 7-9 to avoid dark clawed leaves.
Growth Structure and Training
SCROG is essential due to 1.5-2x stretch. Set the screen at appropriate height and tuck shoots through as they grow. Lollipop the bottom 30% strictly before day 21 of flower — redirects energy to top colas and dramatically improves airflow. Strategic defoliation at day 21 and day 42 of flower. Oscillating fans hitting canopy from multiple angles to prevent micro-climates in dense bud clusters. Daily canopy inspection in weeks 6+ is mandatory for mold.
Flowering Time and Harvest
Harvest by trichome inspection only — for balanced/euphoric effects target 70-80% cloudy with 10-15% amber; for heavy sedation target 70% cloudy with 25-30% amber. Most phenotypes hit peak around week 9.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole branches in dark room at 60-65°F, 55-60% RH for 10-14 days. Cure in wide-mouth jars at 75% capacity, 58-62% RH with Boveda 62 packs. Minimum cure 3-4 weeks; peak flavor at 4-6 weeks where caryophyllene and limonene fully develop. Extended cure 6-8 weeks for maximum smoothness. Common mistakes: underestimating humidity management, not planning for stretch, skipping CalMag, harvesting too early, rushing dry/cure (fast drying destroys the mint terpene profile), over-defoliating, inadequate airflow, and letting pH drift.
Wash and Extraction
Pro tips: excellent for bubble hash and solventless rosin with high return potential due to extreme trichome density. Cool night temperatures (60-65°F) in last 2 weeks enhance purple/blue color expression. The #15 cut is the most commercially successful. She focuses on supreme quality and density over massive size — don't expect record-breaking yields but bag appeal per gram is exceptional.
History & Origin
Created circa 2013-2015 as one of the first collaborations between Cookies (Berner) and Seed Junky Genetics. Gained traction in the Southern California medical/rec market as clone-only. Around 2016-2017, JBeezy crossed Triangle Kush x Animal Mints producing Triangle Mints; phenotype #23 became Wedding Cake. By 2018-2020 its reputation solidified as offspring dominated dispensary shelves and competition circuits. In 2021, Kush Mints (Animal Mints x Bubba Kush) was named Strain of the Year. Animal Face (Face Off OG x Animal Mints) won 1st Place Emerald Cup 2022 and 1st Place High Times Cannabis Cup SoCal 2023.
Awards & Recognition
- ●Primarily recognized through progeny: Kush Mints - 2021 Strain of the Year
- ●Animal Face (Fig Farms) - 1st Place Indoor Flower Emerald Cup 2022
- ●Animal Face (Fig Farms) - 1st Place Hybrid Flower High Times Cup SoCal 2023
- ●Blue Face (Fig Farms) - 1st Place Indoor Flower + Best in Show Emerald Cup 2023
Notable Crosses
Strains bred using Animal Mints as a parent:
Frequently Asked Questions
7 common questions about Animal Mints
What is Animal Mints and what are its genetics?
Animal Mints is a hybrid cannabis strain (70% Indica / 30% Sativa) bred by Seed Junky Genetics (JBeezy / Anthony Hart). It is a cross of Animal Cookies x SinMint Cookies, testing at 24-32% THC. Animal Mints is a cornerstone cultivar in modern cannabis genetics, bred by Seed Junky Genetics by crossing Animal Cookies with SinMint Cookies. It consistently tests above 25% THC with exceptional resin production.
What does Animal Mints smell and taste like?
Animal Mints's dominant terpenes are Beta-Caryophyllene, Limonene. The aroma is described as primary sweet cookie dough, sharp mint, and heavy diesel/gas. secondary peppery spice (caryophyllene), earthy undertones, subtle citrus. background pine notes and slight vanilla/cream. pungent and loud — difficult to mask, terps coat the room.. The flavor profile features inhale is smooth mint-cookie dough with creamy sweetness and mentholated coolness. mid-palate reveals peppery spice and earthy kush notes. exhale is minty, sweet, slightly gassy with diesel fuel trailing. described as one of the smoothest smokes with thick white-ash burn when properly flushed..
What are the effects of Animal Mints?
Mild cerebral lift within 1-5 minutes; mood improvement; stress/tension begins to fade. Described as not linear — almost exponential for the first 5 minutes. Full euphoria establishes at 20-90 minutes; creative focus possible at moderate doses; warm physical relaxation builds progressively. Body-melting sensation with sedation increasing at higher doses. Duration is typically 3+ hours with lingering relaxation, appetite stimulation, and sleepiness at larger amounts.. Commonly reported uses include Chronic pain, Insomnia, Stress and anxiety, Muscle spasms.
How hard is Animal Mints to grow?
Animal Mints is rated expert difficulty. It flowers in 8-10 weeks, reaches medium (50-60 in indoor) in height, and yields 340-450 g/m² indoors. Best suited for indoor, greenhouse environments.
What are the parent strains of Animal Mints?
Animal Mints is a cross of Animal Cookies and SinMint Cookies. Animal Cookies (BC Bud Depot): Girl Scout Cookies (Forum Cut) x Fire OG, indica-dominant 70/30, 18-27% THC, dense frosty buds with purple tips, sweet nutty vanilla-cherry flavor with earthy-fuel undertones. Contributes potency ceiling, dense bud structure, OG Kush backbone, body-heavy effects.
What strains were bred from Animal Mints?
Animal Mints has been used as a parent in several notable crosses, including Wedding Cake (Triangle Mints #23), Kush Mints, The Soap, Animal Face, Pablo's Revenge. Its genetics contribute to a wide range of modern cultivars.
Has Animal Mints won any cannabis awards?
Yes. Animal Mints has received recognition including Primarily recognized through progeny: Kush Mints - 2021 Strain of the Year; Animal Face (Fig Farms) - 1st Place Indoor Flower Emerald Cup 2022; Animal Face (Fig Farms) - 1st Place Hybrid Flower High Times Cup SoCal 2023.
Sources & References (21)
- All facts in this profile were cross-referenced across multiple independent sources:
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