Sour Cheese
18.3%
THC
Top flavors
Sour Cheese has balanced effects.
Sour Cheese potency is average.
Sour Cheese
18.3%
THC
Top flavors
Sour Cheese has balanced effects.
Sour Cheese potency is average.
Sour Cheese is a modern hybrid-sativa cultivar bred from a lineage of Strawberry Sour Diesel. It is cultivated over a moderate difficulty spectrum, requiring a flowering period of approximately 60 days to reach maturity. This strain is suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments and is noted for producing a high yield during harvest. There is currently no recorded offspring originating from this variety.
The chemical profile of Sour Cheese is characterized by a complex terpene concentration led by caryophyllene, followed by limonene and caryophyllene-oxide. Minor constituents include myrcene, nerolidol, linalool, beta-pinene, pinene, humulene, isopulegol, and terpinolene. This specific arrangement of terpenes dictates the organoleptic properties of the strain, which balances pungent, spicy notes with citrus undertones and subtle herbal qualities.
THC-dominant at approximately 18.3% with approximately 0% CBD, the effects of Sour Cheese are defined by feelings of creative stimulation, uplifted mood, and happiness. Its functional profile makes it an appropriate choice for tasks requiring focus, as well as for social settings where increased engagement is desired. The strain remains a distinct example of modern breeding, focused on delivering specific cognitive benefits rather than sedative or heavy physical relaxation.
Terpene Profile
Synergies (+) and conflicts (−) are relative to each other within this profile.
| Terpene | Share | Character | Likely role |
|---|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene | ~60% | spicy | relaxing · social |
| limonene | ~28% | citrus | social · creative |
| caryophyllene-oxide | ~12% | spicy | relaxing · sleep |
Research notes below describe isolated terpene mechanisms and early findings. They do not guarantee effects from this strain and are not medical advice.
~60%
spicy
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Russo 2011: only terpene that is a selective full CB2 agonist (100 nM); Gertsch et al. 2008: acts as dietary cannabinoid; unique anti-inflammatory and gastric cytoprotective properties.
Russo 2011: increases serotonin in prefrontal cortex + dopamine in hippocampus via 5-HT1A; Johns Hopkins 2024: significantly reduced anxiety vs THC alone.
~12%
spicy
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Oxidized form of beta-caryophyllene. Woody, spicy aroma. The compound drug dogs detect in cannabis. CB2 receptor activity.
Effects
Reported effects — derived from terpene chemistry and cannabinoid profile.
creative
morningAssociated with terpinolene/limonene profiles; dopaminergic and serotonergic modulation via limonene 5-HT1A supports divergent thinking.
uplifted
morningLimonene anxiolytic/antidepressant via serotonin elevation in prefrontal cortex (Russo 2011); mood improvement without full euphoria; key for balanced-1-1 profiles.
happy
anytimeGenetic Profile
Sativa-dominant
Primarily sativa with indica grounding. Uplifting with body relaxation.
THC-Dominant
High THC, trace CBD. Psychoactive. Full CB1 agonism — euphoria, appetite, analgesia.
Genealogy
Parentage, ancestry, and genetic relatives of Sour Cheese.
Ancestry
Great-great-grandparents
Siblings
Share parent strawberry sour diesel
Offspring — 1 strains bred from Sour Cheese
name-inferredComposite Traits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sour Cheese indica or sativa?
Sour Cheese is modeled here as a sativa-dominant (primarily sativa with indica grounding).
What terpene is dominant in Sour Cheese?
Caryophyllene is shown as the dominant terpene at approximately ~60%. Limonene follows as the secondary terpene.
Is Sour Cheese good for daytime use?
Sour Cheese is versatile and works across different times of day depending on dose and individual response.
How accurate is this data?
See the "Data confidence" card in the sidebar. Terpene profiles and effects are chemistry-informed estimates — individual responses depend on phenotype, source, and personal chemistry.