Hawg (frequently stylized as HAWG) is an indica-dominant hybrid cultivar bred and selected by the Sacramento, California craft outfit Green Dawg Cultivators. Developed by crossing a female Biker Kush with a male Dawg Walker OG (DawgWalker OG), the strain was conceived to showcase old-school gas, heavy pine resin, and pungent skunky funk. It should not be confused with the legacy San Diego heirloom known as Hawgsbreath (or “The Hog”), as Green Dawg’s Hawg represents a distinct modern hybrid built on elite Chem and OG Kush heritage.
Strain Profile & Genetics
- Breeder: Green Dawg Cultivators
- Genetics: Biker Kush (female) × Dawg Walker OG (male)
- Type: Indica-dominant hybrid
- Indica/Sativa Ratio: 65% indica / 35% sativa (reported)
- THC: 24%–29%
- CBD: 0.21%–0.24%
- Dominant Terpenes: Beta-caryophyllene, myrcene, limonene, pinene, humulene
- Aroma: Diesel fuel, pine resin, skunk, damp earth, pungent savory funk
- Flavor: Gassy diesel, earthy pine, peppery spice, citrus, faint sour apple
- Mental Effects: Euphoria, cerebral lift, calm, head pressure behind the eyes
- Body Effects: Physical tingling, heavy muscle relaxation, sedative stone
- Resin / Extraction: High trichome density; selected for commercial live and cured hydrocarbon extraction
Appearance
Finished flowers of Hawg exhibit a dense, compact calyx formation typical of modern OG-leaning hybrids. The floral clusters present woodland-to-sage green bracts, accented by scattered patches of darker forest tones. A heavy coating of glandular trichomes blankets both the outer calyxes and surrounding sugar leaves, giving cured flowers a frosty, pale sheen. Thin, vibrant rust-to-copper pistils curl tightly across the surface, providing sharp contrast against the resinous green canopy.
Aroma & Flavor
In official Green Dawg documentation, Hawg is summarized with the sensory notes “Sweet OG, Pine Gas”. Breaking the cured bracts open unleashes a loud aromatic bouquet dominated by raw diesel fuel, sharp pine, skunk, and damp woodland earth. A deep savory, umami quality underpins the profile alongside subtler notes of citrus zest and faint tart green apple.
When vaporized or combusted, the smoke delivers an immediate wave of gassy fuel and wet earth. As the draw progresses, notes of crisp pine needle, cracked black pepper, and faint citrus peel emerge. The finish lingers on the palate with a rich, savory, and piney kush aftertaste that avoids acrid harshness.
Terpene Profile
The chemovar’s aromatic fingerprint is driven by a terpene blend containing beta-caryophyllene, myrcene, limonene, pinene, and humulene. Beta-caryophyllene serves as a primary contributor, imparting spicy, peppery undertones and interacting with peripheral cannabinoid receptors. Myrcene reinforces the musky, damp-earth foundation, while limonene and pinene brighten the profile with hints of citrus and sharp conifer resin. Concentrated extract batches, such as cured resin formulations, have documented total terpene concentrations reaching approximately 5.33%.
Potency & Cannabinoids
Hawg is an indica-leaning cultivar with significant cannabinoid output. State-regulated laboratory testing consistently places dried flower batches in the 24%–29% THC bracket, with specific commercial releases testing at 26.98% and 28.22% THC. Minor cannabinoid levels include cannabidiol (CBD) concentrations generally falling between 0.21% and 0.24%. In concentrated formats, such as cured hydrocarbon extract cartridges, total THC levels have been documented at 77.0%.
Effects
Consumer and reviewer reports describe Hawg as a heavy, evening-oriented cultivar. Effects begin with a mild, euphoric cerebral lift accompanied by distinct physical sensations of pressure behind the eyes and across the temples. As the experience deepens, cerebral activity settles into a calm, unhurried state without raciness.
The physical progression is characterized by a creeping body buzz, limb relaxation, and easing of muscular tightness. At higher consumption levels or later in the session, the heavy physical stone tends to encourage immobility and sleep, making the cultivar predominantly suited for post-work wind-down and nighttime use.
Cultivation Characteristics
Hawg is maintained and produced indoors by Green Dawg Cultivators within their licensed Sacramento growing rooms. As a boutique cut primarily kept within commercial cultivation circles and proprietary co-packing partnerships, specific agricultural data—such as exact day-by-day flowering intervals, canopy stretch metrics, and outdoor harvest periods—remain proprietary and are not reliably established in publicly accessible breeder guides.
Resin & Extraction Characteristics
Due to its high gland density and rich terpene retention, Hawg has gained recognition as a source cultivar for hydrocarbon and solventless extraction. The strain’s oily trichome heads have been highlighted in commercial collaborations, including cured live resin “Juice Carts” developed with ColdFire Extracts, preserving the pungent savory-fuel profile and high cannabinoid ratios without the addition of non-cannabis terpenes.
Scientific & Botanical Overview
Hawg is botanically categorized as a Type I high-THC/low-CBD chemovar of Cannabis sativa L.. Its secondary metabolite profile reflects strong inheritance from both the Chemdawg and OG Kush families. The synergistic presence of sesquiterpenes (such as beta-caryophyllene and humulene) and monoterpenes (including myrcene and pinene) is characteristic of traditional gas-dominant American hybrid lineages, mediating both the pungency of the essential oil and the heavily sedative subjective response reported by consumers.
Lineage & Related Strains
The pedigree of Hawg merges two prominent genetic pillars:
- Biker Kush: Bred by Karma Genetics, Biker Kush is a cross of Hell’s Angel OG and Lucifer OG, renowned for stabilizing heavy fuel and robust OG framework.
- Dawg Walker OG: A cross between Albert Walker OG and Chemdawg 91, contributing savory, sour diesel, and skunk nuances.
Cultivar Disambiguation: Consumers should distinguish Green Dawg’s Hawg from Hawgsbreath (also called The Hog or Hog’s Breath). The latter is a legacy 2000s cultivar developed by San Diego breeder James Gonzalez (and later stabilized by T.H. Seeds), traditionally derived from Northern Lights #5 and William’s Wonder (or Hindu Kush and Afghani). While both carry a pungent, skunky signature, they possess entirely different pedigrees.
Sources & Data Notes
Genetic lineage and sensory notes are verified directly from Green Dawg Cultivators’ genetics catalog. Potency ranges and cannabinoid metrics are sourced from licensed California dispensary certificates of analysis and retail records. Terpene profiles and extraction benchmarks reflect laboratory and product data from ColdFire Extracts releases. Because seeds are not openly distributed through standard retail seedbanks, specific commercial cultivation timelines remain proprietary.
Hawg Summary
Hawg is an indica-dominant hybrid bred by Green Dawg Cultivators by crossing Biker Kush with Dawg Walker OG. Renowned for its bold profile of sweet OG fuel, pine, and skunk funk, it delivers measured THC concentrations between 24% and 29%. Its pronounced physical sedation and terpene-rich resin heads have established it as a staple cultivar for both craft indoor flower and premium cured concentrates.
