Spice & earthy · Terpene profile

Humulene (α-humulene)

A little aroma goes a long way. Here’s how this terpene is commonly described.

AromaEarthy wood and hops
Flavor impressionDry, hoppy bitterness
Reported experienceNo broad association assigned

What to look for

Notice the earthy wood and hops notes in the aroma. Flavor can be subtle and changes with the rest of the flower’s compounds.

Know the difference

A terpene’s scent is easier to describe than a personal effect. The amount measured in one batch does not establish what you will feel.

From the lab to the flower

Strains with measured Humulene (α-humulene)

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These Greenfields batches had a positive result for this terpene. Values are percentages of the flower sample from each listed test, and another harvest may differ.

Terpene descriptions are aroma and flavor comparisons. Reported experiences vary and are not medical claims. Tested values describe a particular batch, not every version of the strain.