What Is a Hash Hole? Complete Beginner Guide
So you've heard this term "hash hole." Maybe it makes you think of some crispy hash browns. Maybe it makes you think of digging a hole and finding a stash of hash. A hash hole is a special type of infused joint with hash in it. We'll break it all down below.
Quick Answer: What Is a Hash Hole?
A hash hole is simply a joint with a center of hash (or cannabis concentrate) along the length of the joint. Imagine cutting a joint like a cucumber; if you took the cut slice, you would see a layer of flower shaped like a doughnut with cannabis concentrate at the center. This is the defining look of a hash hole, which is why they are also referred to as "donuts."
How a Hash Hole Works
Imagine you are rolling a regular joint. Your paper is flat on the table with your flower cleanly packed. That's all a hash hole is.
When you light a hash hole, the outer layer of flower burns first and creates heat that melts the center hash. Because hash burns more slowly than flower, it forms a molten core that moves down the joint as it burns. This creates the signature “donut” effect in the ash and results in a slower, more controlled burn.
What Are Other Terms for Hash Holes?
Hash holes have all sorts of fun names. The term "hash hole" can be used interchangeably with:
- donut (it looks like a doughnut when it's burning)
- hash noodle (noodle of concentrate in the center)
- sushi roll (slices of a hash hole look strikingly similar to sushi)
- snake in the grass (self-explanatory; one of the classics)
- shotgun shell (because it knocks you on your arse)
Hopefully these names are indicative of the nature of hash holes; they are fun, unique, and will cook you.
How Big Is a Hash Hole?
Hash holes tend to be on the larger side so that there is room to center the hash core. We recommend a 12mm diameter for your hash hole. 10mm works well too, but is on the smaller side. 8mm works for tiny hash holes that have a core the size of a toothpick.
If you're wanting to roll a hash hole for the first time, using a stable tip size (10-12mm) makes it much easier to roll and helps maintain sufficient airflow.
For more information on sizing for the perfect hash hole, check out our extensive article on sizing the perfect hash hole. Size does indeed matter, and you will want to optimize your hash hole's performance.
Simple "How to Roll a Hash Hole"
- Grind your flower, lay out your rolling paper
- Lay a bet of flower and flatten it slightly with paper/cardboard
- Roll hash into a thin line and center it laterally along the flower
- Place tip on the side and pick up the paper
- Roll carefully around the hash center
- Lick your paper and make sure it sticks
- Light slowly and evenly, and enjoy
Common Mistakes When Rolling or Smoking a Hash Hole
You'll want to avoid the following mistakes with hash holes. It'll keep your experience tip-top.
- too much hash (more than a 1:3 ratio of hash to flower)
- off center hash (leads to canoeing)
- lighting too quickly (also leads to canoeing)
- using a filter tip with small holes (gets clogged)
- rolling the hash the full length of the flower (no time to heat up wax)
When you light up, you'll want to light very slowly, turning and burning. Once it is lit well, very slowly heat up the cherry by smoking gently. Let it sit for a bit and keep it lit so that the heat from combustion can find equilibrium. This will prevent canoeing and will give you a nice, even burn.
Filter tips with high airflow are important for lighting evenly. Since hash holes are generally packed tightly to burn the core, airflow shouldn't be substantially restricted by the filter tip.
Wrap Up
Hash holes, when executed properly, may be the most fun way of smoking a joint. We hope this article helped you on your way to rolling a delicious hash hole for a special occasion. Rolling a hash hole is an art, and it leads to high contentment when done properly.
Rolling with the proper filter tip will make your roll easier and your hash hole burn easily. Check out our reusable filter tip guide for everything you need to know about filter tips and how they impact your smoking experience.
Cheers to your next hash hole.
