This some what newer chocolate Brain Strain has very interesting pods that look very similar to 7-Pot Armageddon. Plants are medium to large and can have very high yields of first green then ripen to a deep dark chocolates. Pods are extremely hot with great aroma pods have medium thick walls and dry out for powder. Pods show some oil but not that much that it causes clumping in powders.

Capsicum Chinense 

SHU 1,700,000 around 

# 33. 7-POT BRAIN STRAIN CHOCOLATE AU - The Australian Dark

Basic Info

Species: Capsicum chinense

Origin: Australia (Australian cultivator)

Heat: Superhot (1,000,000-1,350,000 SHU, estimated)

Type: Chocolate-colored 7-Pot variety

Story

An Australian variant of the 7-Pot Brain Strain featuring dark chocolate coloration with the signature brain-like appearance. Combines extreme heat, earthy flavor, and unique visual characteristics.

Plant

Large, vigorous plants reaching 3-5 feet with heavy yields and excellent branching.

Pods

Dark chocolate brown when ripe, approximately 2 inches long, with the classic brain-like folded and wrinkled texture.

Flavor

Rich, earthy, and fruity with chocolate undertones. Intense heat with complex, deep flavor profile.

Kitchen

Dark hot sauces, chocolate-based applications, and dark superhot powder.

Growing Tips

- Days to maturity: 90-120 days from transplant

- Full sun (8+ hours) required

- Warm climate essential, zones 9-11

- Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost at 80-85F

- Well-draining, rich soil, pH 6.0-6.8

- 3-5 feet tall, 5+ gallon containers optimal

Culinary Uses

- Dark hot sauce production

- Chocolate-based mole

- Dark superhot powder

- Low-dose cooking in curries

Common Questions

Q: What heat level is Brain Strain Chocolate AU?

A: Superhot at 1,000,000-1,350,000 SHU, consistent with Brain Strain lineage.

Q: What makes it unique?

A: Dark chocolate color with the distinctive brain-like appearance and Australian cultivation heritage.

Q: Is it good for powder making?

A: Yes, excellent for dark, complex superhot powder.

Q: How does it compare to standard Brain Strain Chocolate?

A: Similar heat and structure, but with potentially more intense chocolate notes from Australian growing conditions.

Q: What growing conditions does it prefer?

A: Full sun, warm climate, rich well-draining soil.