Strain Encyclopedia

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Malibu OG

hybrid

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.

Top Reported Flavors

  • Apple

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Happy
  • Euphoric
  • Focused

Top Reported Flavors

  • Skunk
  • Earthy
  • Lime

Purple Ice

hybrid

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Euphoric
  • Creative
  • Energetic

Top Reported Flavors

  • Berry
  • Earthy
  • Flowery

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.”

Top Rated Effects

  • Relaxed
  • Euphoric
  • Happy

Top Reported Flavors

  • Strawberry
  • Sweet
  • Vanilla

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Energetic
  • Euphoric
  • Focused

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Creative
  • Relaxed
  • Uplifted

Top Reported Flavors

  • Lemon
  • Mint
  • Sweet

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Happy

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Relaxed
  • Happy
  • Uplifted

Top Reported Flavors

  • Berry
  • Citrus
  • Grape

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

hybrid

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Relaxed
  • Sleepy
  • Euphoric

Top Reported Flavors

  • Earthy
  • Spicy/Herbal
  • Pepper

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Happy
  • Relaxed
  • Sleepy

Top Reported Flavors

  • Earthy

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Relaxed
  • Creative
  • Euphoric

Top Reported Flavors

  • Earthy
  • Flowery
  • Skunk

Maui OG

hybrid

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Creative
  • Energetic
  • Focused

Top Reported Flavors

  • Earthy
  • Mint
  • Pepper

Viper

sativa

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Energetic

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Happy
  • Relaxed
  • Uplifted

Top Reported Flavors

  • Earthy
  • Sweet
  • Berry

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Creative
  • Euphoric
  • Focused

5 Alive

hybrid

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Giggly
  • Tingly
  • Euphoric

Top Reported Flavors

  • Honey
  • Earthy
  • Chestnut

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Energetic
  • Giggly
  • Talkative

Jack One

hybrid

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Uplifted
  • Energetic
  • Euphoric

Top Reported Flavors

  • Earthy
  • Spicy/Herbal
  • Chemical

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

Top Rated Effects

  • Relaxed
  • Giggly
  • Happy

Top Reported Flavors

  • Ammonia
  • Chemical
  • Pine

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Relaxed
  • Euphoric
  • Tingly

Top Reported Flavors

  • Grape
  • Diesel
  • Vanilla

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Euphoric
  • Hungry
  • Uplifted

Top Reported Flavors

  • Ammonia
  • Apple
  • Apricot

Alien OG

hybrid

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Relaxed
  • Happy
  • Uplifted

Top Reported Flavors

  • Earthy
  • Citrus
  • Skunk

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Creative
  • Energetic
  • Euphoric

Top Reported Flavors

  • Earthy
  • Skunk
  • Strawberry

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.

Top Rated Effects

  • Happy
  • Relaxed
  • Euphoric

Top Reported Flavors

  • Blueberry
  • Diesel
  • Pineapple
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