The Beast Auto by Butter Bean Birdseeds
Ruderalis × Indica × Sativa
The Beast Auto is an autoflowering hybrid cultivar developed by Butter Bean Birdseeds, designed for home growers seeking robust plants with high-quality yields. It combines ruderalis genetics for automatic flowering with indica and sativa traits, resulting in a potent and manageable plant.
Appearance
The Beast Auto typically grows to a compact or medium height, ranging from 60 to 100 cm indoors. It features a prominent central cola and strong side branches, often forming a Christmas tree-like structure. The plant displays moderately tight internodes and hybrid-indica leaf morphology, with dense, calyx-forward buds covered in resin glands. Some phenotypes may exhibit anthocyanin coloration under cool temperatures, and pistils mature from cream to rust or amber.
Buds are dense and resinous, with a high calyx-to-leaf ratio that simplifies trimming. The main cola usually contributes significantly to the overall yield, which can range from 50 to 150 grams per plant indoors under optimal conditions. Outdoors, plants may grow larger, but are subject to environmental variability.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma of The Beast Auto is a complex blend of sweet, fuel-like, and earthy notes. It often presents with ripe berry or grape-like sweetness, complemented by diesel and damp soil undertones, reflecting modern breeding trends. During late bloom, the scent intensifies, with potential spicy and herbal nuances from terpenes like caryophyllene and humulene, grounded by a musky base from myrcene.
On the palate, the flavor profile is high-contrast, combining sweetness with a resinous, fuel-tinged finish. Inhalation may reveal sugared berry or grape notes, while exhalation can bring diesel, black pepper, and earthy tones. At lower vaporization temperatures, citrus and floral notes are more apparent, while higher temperatures emphasize spicy and woody characteristics.
Effects
The Beast Auto is noted for providing balanced, functional effects suitable for daytime use, alongside a sense of relaxation. Its hybrid nature aims to offer a clear headspace while promoting a calm state.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
This strain typically tests between 18-20% THC and has less than 1% CBD. The terpene profile is complex and contributes to its distinct aroma and flavor. Key terpenes often found include Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene, Linalool, Humulene, and Ocimene.
Growing
As an autoflower, The Beast Auto is designed for ease of cultivation, with a rapid seed-to-harvest cycle typically lasting 9-12 weeks. It thrives under 18-20 hours of daily light and benefits from moderate feeding and gentle training. The hybrid genetics are bred to be resilient, helping growers achieve consistent results. It is considered a workhorse strain suitable for perpetual harvests and limited spaces.
The difficulty is considered moderate, with a flowering time of approximately 9-12 weeks from seed. Yields are typically good, ranging from 50-150g per plant indoors. It performs well in various environments but benefits from consistent light and controlled conditions.
Origins & Lineage
The Beast Auto was bred by Butter Bean Birdseeds, a breeder known for compact and vigorous autoflowering plants. The cultivar combines ruderalis genetics for its automatic flowering trait with indica and sativa genetics to achieve a balanced chemotype and plant structure. The breeder's goal was to offer the quality and potency of photoperiod strains in a day-neutral package.