Strain Encyclopedia

Malibu OG is a cultivar of unconfirmed origins, with an unknown breeder and unknown genetics. The OG in its name may indicate some OG Kush in its lineage. The top reported aromas of the Malibu OG strain are citrus, musk, and kush. It is said to taste of earth and lemons.

Golden Ticket (aka Mr. Dank’s Golden Ticket) is a Sativa-dominant strain resulting from a cross between a Golden Goat clone and a Faceoff OG male from Oregon’s Archive Seed Bank. Its effects reportedly include an intense, cerebral rush and creeping, full-body relaxation. Note that TGA Genetics has a phenotype of the Chernobyl strain also named Golden Ticket, which differs from Archive’s version.

Purple Ice was created by breeder New420Guy as a combination of unknown and disputed origins. The top reported aromas of the Purple Ice strain are earth, grape, and berries. It is said to taste of flowers, grapes, and soil.

Not to be confused with the tasty dessert, the Dark Horse Genetics-bred Strawberry Shortcake is a cross of a J3 cut of their Juliet and Strawberry Diesel. This potent combination gives Strawberry Shortcake an aromatic blend of fuel and strawberries, which translates into a flavor that the breeder describes as “bubble-gum scented Jolly Ranchers” and “old funky cotton candy.”

Green Monster is a big, green mystery. Neither the genetics nor the breeder are known, though one source suggests it might be OG Kush, Purple Urkle, and Killer Queen.   The top reported aromas of Green Monster are earth, wood, and honey. And it is said to taste like candy, diesel, and wood.

Lemon OZ Kush by Wonderbrett is a sativa-dominant hybrid of Clementine and OZ Kush. The top reported aromas of Lemon OZ Kush are lemons and sweet cream. And it is said to taste similar.

Pineapple Thai is a landrace variety of cannabis native to Thailand. It is so named for its tropical aroma and flavors, in contrast with Thai landraces’ typical earthy, peppery aroma. The top reported aromas of the Pineapple Thai strain are pineapple, flowers, herbs, and mint. It is said to taste like tropical fruit, pepper, and sweet herbs.

A descendant of Tangie and Cherry Pie, Forbidden Fruit is a strain that is both named after sweets and is sweet in flavor. The origins of this indica-leaning strain are difficult to pin down, but the original Forbidden Fruit was reportedly bred by a Santa Clara, California-based breeder from Chameleon Extracts. In this particular story, the breeder is said to have crossed a Tangie from Crockett Family Farms with Cherry Pie pollen from breeder Jigga, the creator of famous strains such as GSC (formerly Girl Scout Cookies) and Gelato.

Amsterdam-based Magus Genetics created the Biddy Early cultivar as a combination of Early Skunk and Warlock. The strain’s name possibly refers to a 19th-century Irish woman, who drew witchcraft accusations with her talent for folk healing. The top reported aromas of Biddy Early are lemon, floral, and pungent diesel. Its flavors are acrider, with notes of citrus and gasoline. Biddy Early is the winner of the following awards: 2nd place for Best Outdoor at the 2010 Highlife Cup 2nd place for Best Outdoor at the 2004 Highlife Cup 2nd place for Best sativa at the 2003 High Times Cannabis Cup

God’s Gift is a strain of mysterious origins, most commonly thought to be a cross of OG Kush and Granddaddy Purple, also known as Grand Daddy Purp or GDP. Winning first place for best indica at the 2015 Bio Cannabis Cup in Spain, God’s Gift is available in the form of feminized seeds from a variety of online seed banks. Reported to carry an aroma and flavor of skunky, sweet grapes, God’s Gift is said to bless smokers with heady cerebral effects that gradually taper off into a relaxing buzz. One sample of God’s Gift analyzed by the cannabis testing lab Analytical 360 demonstrated THC levels exceeding 18%. For this particular sample, the three most prominent terpenes included humulene, terpinolene, and beta-caryophyllene.

The team at Dynasty Genetics created Salmon River OG by combining a Pre-98 Bubba Kush mother with pollen from a Blue Heron father itself descended from Blue Magoo. The top reported aromas of the Salmon River OG strain are berries, chocolate coffee, and lemon. And it is said to taste like petrol, berries, and chocolate.

Dogwalker OG is a cross of Albert Walker OG and Chemdawg 91, but the original breeder remains a mystery, according to various online sources. Carrying an earthy and skunky aroma some liken to a wet dog and a spicy chemical taste, Dogwalker OG is known to be highly potent. One sample of Dogwalker OG, analyzed by the cannabis testing lab Analytical 360, demonstrated THC levels exceeding 27%, along with a terpene profile heavily dominated by humulene and alpha-pinene.

Maui OG is a cross between two well-regarded strains with lengthy histories, OG Kush and Maui Wowie. When properly cured, the buds will look almost fuzzy due to their coating of trichomes against a dark green and purple, tightly packed, nugget backdrop. Bred by Washington, D.C.-based Liberty Cannabis, Maui OG is a sativa-dominant hybrid with notes of fruit, spice, and earth in the flavor. Its aroma profile is both spicy and fruity as well, and its effects are reported to be deeply medicinal, exhibiting pain-relieving properties and appetite stimulation.

Viper is a cultivar of unconfirmed origins thought to be a combination of a landrace from South Asia and a Mexican sativa landrace.  The top reported aromas of the Viper strain are citrus, cheese, and spices. It is said to taste of mint, lemon, and creamy coffee.

Blue Dream Haze originated in the gardens of Santa Cruz, bred by The Cali Connection. The breeders claim the strain is treasured for its extreme fragrance and large yields inherited from its Blueberry genetics. Consumers report Blue Dream Haze smells of honeyed berries mixed with lychee fruit. Its flavors include berries with a slight pepper kick.

Portland-born Mt. Hood Magic was so named for the nearby volcanic Mount Hood. Five Zero Trees created the strain as a combination of Northern Lights #5 and Durban Poison. The top reported aromas of Mt. Hood Magic are earth, sour citrus, skunk, and mint. It is said to taste like citrus, lime, sweet berries, and earth-layered skunk.

5 Alive by Cannarado is a three-way combination of Bubblegum, Orange Juice, and Grape Pie. The top reported aromas of the 5 Alive strain are oranges and fresh lemons. It is said to taste of other citrus fruit and berries.

Grassroots Cannabis bred Black Cherry Maduro as a combination of Black Cherry Soda and Black Maduro. The top reported aromas of the Black Cherry Maduro strain are earth, citrus, and spices. It is said to taste of cherries, oranges, and soil.

J1, otherwise referred to as Jack One, is a clone-only Sativa-dominant cross between Skunk #1 and Jack Herer. Created by an unknown West Coast U.S. breeder, J1 exhibits growth characteristics that would be expected from a traditional Sativa: thin leaves and fast growth.

Kush Mountains by Cannabiotix is a combination of White Walker OG and Blue Flame OG #4. The top reported aromas of the Kush Mountains strain are gas, pine, and evergreen trees. It is said to taste of kush, vanilla, and fuel. Kush Mountains is the winner of the following awards: 2018 High Times’ World Cannabis Cup First Place Hybrid Flower 2018 High Times’ Top 10 Strains of the Year

Wedding Crasher, by Symbiotic Genetics, was produced from a crossbreed of Purple Punch and Wedding Cake. Though classified as a hybrid, up to 45% of the plant has indica properties. It has a THC content upwards of 20% while having minimal CBD content. Wedding Crash reportedly taste like a combination of grape from the Purple Punch and vanilla from the Wedding Cake, with sweet berry on the finish.

Beyond The Brain was created by the team at Mandala Seeds and so-named due to its mind-blowing combination of flavor and aromas. Consumers claim Beyond The Brain has an herbal bouquet of mint, thyme, and mild spice. It’s flavor profile reportedly includes menthol mixed with pine.

Alien OG (also called Alien OG Kush) is a hybrid strain originally bred by Obsol33te and is currently available from West Coast seed bank Cali Connection. It reportedly tastes like lemon and kush. The strain is an F1 Hybrid of an Alien Kush male from breeder Obsol33te crossed with a Tahoe OG female.

Strawberry Slurpee is bred by Malek in collaboration with Breckenridge Organic Therapy. Strawberry Slurpee is a sativa-dominant cross of XJ13 and StrawNana. Strawberry Slurpee’s dominant terpenes are pinene and ocimene.

Barney’s Farm created CBD Blue Shark in Amsterdam. The high-CBD strain is comprised of Skunk #1, Blueberry, Shark Shock, and a high-CBD cultivar. The top reported aromas of the Blue Shark strain are jasmine, berries, and citrus. It is said to taste of flowers, citrus, and earth.

Critical Hog, bred by Amsterdam-based T.H. Seeds, is a cross between The Hog, an award-winning cross of Hindu Kush x Afghani, and Critical Mass, a descendant of Afghan x Skunk #1. Critical Hog was bred for its highly sedative properties and a high yield of brownish, dark-green nugs.

Spain-based Resin Seeds created LA Ultra as a hybrid of the LA Confidential and MK Ultra cultivars. The top reported aromas of the LA Ultra strain are citrus, herbs, and spices. It is said to taste of spice, citrus, and chemicals.

Cookie Monster is a strain of mysterious origins, thought by online sources to be a cross of OG Kush and Girl Scout Cookies. It inherits the taste and aroma of its legendary parents, with sweet, herbal flavors and a pungent herbal cheese stench. Cookie Monster won first prize for Best Indica at the High Times’ Cannabis Cup in 2014.

Hawaiian Punch is a potent sativa derived from a Hawaiian landrace strain. It had been cultivated and bred by Sagarmatha in the Netherlands. The top reported aromas are, true to its name, fruity and tangy citrus. The top reported flavors are similarly fruity with hints of pineapple, citrus, and melon.

Cashmere is a cultivar of unconfirmed origins thought to be a combination of Northern Lights #5 and Bubblegum. The top reported aromas of the Cashmere strain are florals, pine, and diesel. It is said to taste of vanilla, caramel, and citrus.

Couchlock is a pure indica strain created by Canada’s British Columbia Seed Company. As you might expect with a strain named Couchlock, it comes from legendary old school genetics Northern Lights #5 and Afghani.  The top reported aroma of Couchlock is a strong, earthy scent. And it is said to taste like brown sugar, earth, and skunk.

Ultimate Nerds is an indica-dominant hybrid from the Oregon Microgrowers Guild that offers up strong candy flavors and trichome-covered flowers. On one side, Ultimate Nerds was bred using an Ultimate Purple male, which was then crossed with a Strawberries and Cream mother — Strawberries and Cream being a mix of Strawberry Cough and The White, the latter known for its dense trichome coverage.

Aurora Borealis by Mogwai Genetics is a combination of Blue Cookies, a cross of GSC and Blueberry, and Alien Life Form, a hybrid of Animal Cookies, Cherry Pie, and Black Raven. The top reported aromas of the Aurora Borealis strain are earthy, skunky, and sugary diesel. And it is said to taste like chocolate, honey, and sweet earth.

Blood Orange stays true to its name with its sweet and citrusy aromas as a product of its Cali Orange and Appalachia origins.

Million Dollar Baby is a cross of GSC and Cherry Pie possibly bred in Las Vegas. The top reported aromas of the strain are earth, herbs, and sour chemicals. The top flavors are berries, cherries, and sour mint.

Cannaberry is an indica-dominant hybrid from Apothecary Genetics in the Pacific Northwest. A cross between Cannatonic and Blackberry, Cannaberry is known for developing a high CBD content, making it an ideal choice for medical use.

LA Woman, also known as Martian Confidential, is a sativa-dominant strain named for the Doors song. It is the product of DNA Genetics. The top reported aromas are sweet and earthy herbs. The top reported flavors are harsh citrus with a chemical note.

Cherry Skunk is a cultivar of unconfirmed origins, thought to be a combination of Skunk Dawg and Poppa Cherry. The top reported aromas of the Cherry Skunk strain are berries, earth, and spiced skunk. And it is said to taste like cherries mixed with a skunk and sweet berries.

This Kush strain is a cross of Tahoe OG with Bubba Kush that delivers a knockout punch, according to the breeder. It has a strong Skunk scent and pungent taste. Due to its all-around super strength, Superman OG is not recommended for novice consumers.

Nurse Jackie is the creation of legendary cannabis breeder Subcool. He wanted to combine two strong medicinal strains so he crossed his own Jack the Ripper with Medicine Woman. The top reported aromas of Nurse Jackie are sour lemons, earth, and flowers. And it is said to taste sweet, tangy, and fruity.

Raspberry Cookies is the brainchild of the breeders at Haute Genetique, first bred when the team crossed Epik Cookies, a phenotype of GSC, with Pink Champagne. However, the team at CRAFT Collective of California’s Bay Area have their own version, an award-winning cross of Girl Scout Cookies with Cherry Kush. True to its name, consumers claim Raspberry Cookies features a sweet berry aroma with the skunky layers of GSC. Its flavors balance a refreshing sweetness with spicy, citrus herbs. CRAFT Collective’s version of Raspberry Cookies won the award for Best Indica in San Francisco’s Patient’s Choice contest in 2015.

Earthquake, a slightly sativa-leaning cultivar, is a bit of mystery with unknown genetics.    The top reported aromas of Earthquake are pungent diesel, earth, and pine. And it is said to taste similar with spicy notes.

Grape Octane OG is the creation of breeders at Cannarado Genetics. They crossed Grape Pie with High Octane OG to get the rare strain.   There’s very little information online about this strain but given its genetics, it likely smells and tastes like lemon, pungent earth, and sweet fruit. 

Known as the Don of all OGs, this cross of XXX OG and Alpha OG is a Southern California medicinal community favorite with potent THC, as high as 28%, according to online sources. It smells like spicy grapes and has a similar, sweeter taste, according to online sources. According to the breeder, Godfather OG has strong, relaxing, sedative effects. Other Godfather OG strains may come from Bubba Kush, L.A. Confidential, and Granddaddy Purps or from OG Kush and Granddaddy Purps, but the lineage here is for the XXX OG x Alpha OG version. Godfather OG took first place for Best Indica at the High Times’ Cannabis Cup L.A. 2013.

Cresco Labs created Kubbie Kush as a combination of Lemon Alien and Pre-98 Bubba Kush. The top reported aromas of the Kubbie Kush strain are blueberries, earth, and herbs. It is said to taste of pine, berries, and fresh loam.

Pulling from a strong heritage, Shiva Skunk is an indica-dominant hybrid known for its sedative effects and heavy yields from Amsterdam’s Sensi Seeds. On one side, Northern Lights #5 helps give Shiva Skunk its oversized trichomes, while Skunk #1 adds its dank aroma to the mix. Both strains were early winners at the first two High Times Cannabis Cup events – Northern Lights #5 in 1989 and Skunk #1 in 1988.

Sun Ra first appeared in the Denver-based garden of Colorado Seed Inc, so named for the American Jazz musician and the ancient Egyptian god of the sun. The cultivar is a combination of Sunburn and Rebel God Smoke: proprietary strains created by the breeders. The top reported aromas of the Sun Ra strain are citrus, earth, and skunk. And it is said to taste like fruit, pineapple, and diesel.

Chem Dog is the original Chem Dog, reportedly one of four seeds sprouted by a Grateful Dead fan named Chemdog in 1991. The others are called Chem’s Sister, Chem Dog D, and an unknown fourth that was disposed of, according to several sources. Chem Dog, also known as Chem Dog 91, Chemdawg, Chemdawg 91, Chem 91, 91 Chem, and Chemdawg 91 Skunk VA, is descended from an unknown lineage that probably contains Nepali and Thai genetics.    The top reported aromas of Chem Dog are pungent earth, diesel, pine, and citrus. It’s said to taste similar.

Bred by Canadian seed bank BC Bud Depot, God Bud (also called BC God Bud) is reportedly the result of crossing a Canadian female named God with a Purple Skunk and a Hawaiian landrace. According to the seed bank, God Bud produces a powerfully aromatic flower with full flavor and out-of-body effects. The strain won 1st Place Indica Cup at the 2004 High Times Cannabis Cup.

Gelato 41 by Flavour Chasers is a combination of Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint Cookies. Growers Choice also has a version of the cultivar with the same parent strains. The top reported aromas of the Gelato 41 strain are berries, citrus, and wood. It is said to taste of pine, berries, and citrus.