Cherry Kola

Cherry Kola came out of Northern California's craft scene in the mid-to-late 2000s. It spread through clone networks and boutique farms before wider release. Its exact lineage is debated; sources call it an indica-dominant hybrid with possible Kush or Afghani influence, and cherry-forward Kush strains like Black Cherry Soda get mentioned.

Crushed lists it as an indica with a single THC reading of 18%. Limonene leads at 0.38%, then caryophyllene at 0.30%, myrcene at 0.24%, pinene at 0.14% and humulene at 0.11%. Flavor tags are unusually varied: apricot, berry, chemical, diesel, earthy, grape, mint and pungent.

Effects include euphoric, focused, giggly, happy, hungry, relaxed, sleepy, tingly and uplifted. A dense, indica-style structure and a candy-cherry nose are what the strain is known for. Its mix of tags, from diesel to mint, suggests a layered flavor that changes as you exhale.

It makes sense for a calm evening, with enough clarity to enjoy music or a film. Treat the 18% figure as a rough guide and check each batch.