The Soap
Breeder: Seed Junky Genetics
The Soap is a sativa-leaning hybrid created by Seed Junky Genetics founder JBeezy in collaboration with Cookies. Released under the Minntz brand around 2018, it is named for its unmistakable sudsy, perfumed aroma — a unique combination of mint, pine, rose, lavender, and honeysuckle that genuinely smells like artisanal hand soap. The strain produces dense, resinous flowers that range from bright green to deep blackish-purple with heavy trichome frosting. Clone-only and never released as feminized seeds, The Soap has become one of the most sought-after modern cuts and a prolific parent strain with 25+ documented descendants.
Lineage & Genetics
Cross: Animal Mints x Kush Mints
Animal Mints (Animal Cookies x SinMint Cookies by Seed Junky) provides the gassy, minty backbone and heavy resin production. Kush Mints (Animal Mints x Bubba Kush by Seed Junky) layers in additional mint intensity and Kush structure. Both parents are Seed Junky creations, making The Soap an intra-program cross that concentrated the mint-forward terpene expression.
Lineage Dispute
Strainpedia lists Animal Mints x Gelato 41, but the overwhelming consensus across SeedFinder, Leafly, Weedmaps, and 6+ other sources confirms Animal Mints x Kush Mints.
Terpene Profile
Caryophyllene — Spicy, peppery foundation that anchors the complex nose and contributes to anti-anxiety effects
Limonene — Bright citrus-floral lift that drives the soapy, perfumed top notes
Linalool — Lavender and rose floral character — the key contributor to the 'hand soap' aroma signature
Aroma: Intensely perfumed and sudsy — the first impression is literally soap. Layered notes of fresh mint, pine needles, rose petals, lavender, and honeysuckle over a funky cheese-gas base. One of the most distinctive and recognizable noses in modern cannabis. Room-clearing intensity when jars are opened.
Flavor: Clean mint and pine on the inhale with floral vanilla sweetness mid-palate. The exhale carries a diesel-fuel kick that cuts through the perfume. Aftertaste is distinctly soapy-floral and lingers.
Effects & Experience
Onset: Immediate cerebral rush — sharp focus and mental energy arrive within the first few minutes. Many users describe feeling 'switched on.'
Strong sativa-forward head high with intense focus, creativity, and energized motivation. A pleasant physical buzz develops as the session continues. At higher doses, the experience can shift toward a more sedating, zoned-out stone.
Duration: 2–4 hours depending on tolerance. The cerebral stimulation is long-lasting; the body component fades first.
Commonly Reported Uses
Growing Characteristics
Grow Tips: Clone-only — acquiring a verified cut is the hardest part. Plants produce long, thick colas with super dense flowers. Responds well to topping and LST with moderate feeding requirements. Keep humidity below 50% in late flower to prevent mold in the dense bud cores. Similar growth traits to both parents.
History & Origin
Created by Seed Junky Genetics founder JBeezy (Anthony Hart) between 2018–2019. Debuted at the Emerald Cup as the flagship strain of the Minntz brand — a collaboration between Cookies, Seed Junky Genetics, and Grandiflora. One source claims a 2019 Emerald Cup win, but this could not be verified from official results. The strain was never released as seeds and remains clone-only, which has kept supply limited and demand consistently high. Its unique soapy terpene profile made it an instant standout, and breeders — particularly Lit Farms and Raw Genetics — have used it extensively to create new crosses.
Notable Crosses
Strains bred using The Soap as a parent:
Sources & References (7)
- https://seedfinder.eu/en/strain-info/the-soap/seed-junky-genetics
- https://www.leafly.com/strains/the-soap
- https://weedmaps.com/strains/the-soap
- https://www.primecutsnursery.com/the-soap-cannabis-strain
- https://eliteshippedclones.com/product/the-soap/
- https://thisiswhyimhigh.com/strains/the-soap
- https://thehighestcritic.com/reviews/strain-review-the-soap-by-minntz/
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