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indica-dominant strainAlexander The Great
Alexander The Great is an indica-dominant hybrid of Grape Gasoline and Spritzer. Sweet grape, diesel, citrus and pepper meet in a balanced profile combining focus, euphoria, calm and later drowsiness.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- grapey
Effects
- balancing
- appetite-stimulating
Terpenes
Cannabinoid profile
Recorded ranges
The values are provided for orientation. Actual contents may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parentage and family tree
Alexander The Great is at the beginning. The documented parent lines follow below through the 4th generation.
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StrainAlexander The Great
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ParentsGrape Gasoline
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GrandparentsJet Fuel Gelato
- 3rd generationGelato
- 3rd generationHigh Octane
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3rd generationJet Fuel
- 4th generationAspen OG
- 4th generationHigh Country Diesel
- 3rd generationGelato 45
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GrandparentsGrape Pie
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3rd generationCherry Pie
- 4th generationDurban Poison
- 4th generationGDP
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3rd generationGrape Stomper
- 4th generationPurple Elephant
- 4th generationChemdawg Sour Diesel
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3rd generationCherry Pie
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GrandparentsJet Fuel Gelato
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ParentsSpritzer
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GrandparentsGrape Pie
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3rd generationCherry Pie
- 4th generationDurban Poison
- 4th generationGDP
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3rd generationGrape Stomper
- 4th generationPurple Elephant
- 4th generationChemdawg Sour Diesel
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3rd generationCherry Pie
- GrandparentsRuntz
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GrandparentsMAC 1
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3rd generationAlien Cookies
- 4th generationAlien Dawg
- 4th generationGirl Scout Cookies
- 4th generationGSC Forum Cut
- 4th generationAliendog
- 3rd generationAlien Cookies F2
- 3rd generationMiracle 15
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3rd generationAlien Cookies
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GrandparentsGrape Pie
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ParentsGrape Gasoline
Editorial profile
Alexander The Great in detail
Origins & classification
Alexander The Great is an indica-dominant hybrid of Grape Gasoline and Spritzer. The strain already sounds modern through its parentage: Grape Gasoline contributes grape, diesel and potency, while Spritzer adds freshness, fruit and a livelier hybrid side. The result is a profile that feels sweet, loud and physically grounded at the same time.
Aroma & flavour
Grape and diesel take centre stage aromatically. The grape makes Alexander The Great fruity, sweet and rounded. Diesel adds edge and depth. Citrus provides a brighter accent, while pepper brings spice on the finish. The profile is therefore not simply sweet, but has enough intensity to clearly stand apart from softer fruit hybrids.
Terpene profile
The terpenes Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene and Linalool suit this structure well. Limonene supports the brighter citrus side, Caryophyllene brings spice, Myrcene adds body and Linalool a softer sense of calm. This exact combination explains why Alexander The Great feels not only heavy, but balanced.
Effect tendency
The effects can be described as creative, focused, euphoric, balancing, calming, appetite-stimulating and later drowsy. The progression is therefore not one-dimensional. A brighter, clearer side comes to the fore initially, after which the indica-dominant calm becomes more pronounced. This makes the strain more interesting than purely sedating profiles.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
With a maximum THC value of up to 29 percent, Alexander The Great belongs to the more potent modern hybrids. Nevertheless, the strain should not be judged by this number alone. Its true character lies in the combination of grape-diesel aroma, citrus freshness, peppery spice and a progression from focus to calm.
Further classification
Compared with AK-OG Kush, Alexander The Great is fruitier, more grapey and more modern. Compared with AK-420, it lacks the skunky old-school foundation, but offers more gas and sweet fruit. Compared with Gelato-like dessert profiles, it feels less creamy and noticeably edgier.
Further classification
Alexander The Great is particularly interesting for users seeking modern US hybrid aromas that offer more than candy sweetness alone. Grape, diesel, citrus and pepper create a powerful profile with a clear Indica foundation and sufficient mental brightness.
Further classification
Alexander The Great is therefore a modern, indica-dominant hybrid: Grape Gasoline × Spritzer, sweet and grapey, diesel-forward, citrusy and peppery, with effects ranging from euphoric clarity to deeper calm.
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Frequently asked questions about Alexander The Great
What type of strain is Alexander The Great?
We classify Alexander The Great as an indica-dominant strain with the parentage Grape Gasoline × Spritzer.
What genetics are behind Alexander The Great?
The parentage of Alexander The Great is Grape Gasoline × Spritzer.
What does Alexander The Great smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Alexander The Great is primarily diesel, citrusy, fruity, sweet, grapey and peppery. Depending on the batch and phenotype, these characteristics may vary in intensity.
Which terpenes are associated with Alexander The Great?
Alexander The Great features Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene and Linalool. They complement the described aroma profile.
What effects can be expected from Alexander The Great?
We primarily describe Alexander The Great as creative, focused, euphoric, balancing, calming, drowsy and appetite-stimulating. Effects are subjective impressions and are not a medical promise.
How high is the THC content of Alexander The Great?
Alexander The Great is listed with a THC range of up to 29 %. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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