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Sour Flare

Sour Flare is a sativa-dominant strain with the lineage Sour Diesel × Zkittlez. Typical aromas include sweet, zesty and fruity notes. The effects are generally described as creative, uplifting and relaxing.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • sweet
  • zesty
  • fruity
  • diesel-like
  • tropical
  • citrusy
  • berry-like
  • sour

Effects

  • creative
  • uplifting
  • relaxing
  • focused
  • mentally balancing
  • balancing
  • calming
  • energizing
  • mood-boosting

Terpenes

  • Caryophyllene
  • Limonene
  • Myrcene

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC 22 %
CBD 1 %

The values are intended for orientation. Actual contents may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parent lineage and family tree

Sour Flare is at the beginning. The documented parent lines follow below, through the 3rd generation.

Editorial profile

Sour Flare in detail

Origin & classification

Sour Flare is a sativa-dominant strain from Sour Diesel × Zkittlez. With up to 22 % THC, Sour Flare clearly falls into the more potent range. CBD plays more of a supporting role at up to 1 %.

Aroma & flavour

In terms of aroma, Sour Flare primarily shows sweet, zesty, fruity and diesel-like notes. Caryophyllene, Limonene and Myrcene fit this impression well and give the profile additional depth. As a result, the strain does not come across as simply sweet, but noticeably fuller and more modern.

Terpene profile

Sour Flare is generally described in terms of effects as creative, uplifting, relaxing and focused. This is precisely what often makes the strain interesting, as it does not lean in only one direction, but appeals to both mind and body.

Effect tendency

Sour Flare therefore comes across as more classic and direct than sweet and playful.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Sour Flare is therefore particularly suited to people who want to experience aroma and effects together in as balanced a way as possible. Those who appreciate classic, direct strain profiles that are not overly polished may find this direction more appealing than purely trend-driven strains.

Further classification

Sour Flare is described as creative, uplifting, relaxing, focused and mentally balancing. Aromatically, it presents a sweet, fruity direction: sweet, zesty, fruity, diesel-like and tropical. Caryophyllene, Limonene and Myrcene support the strain’s aromatic direction. A THC value of up to 22 % makes Sour Flare noticeably more present than milder strains. CBD is only present at a low level in Sour Flare, at up to 1 %. With Sour Flare, the aroma is not merely an addition, but a central part of the strain’s identity. Myrcene, Caryophyllene and Limonene suggest a combination of a soft base, spicy depth and a fresher top note in Sour Flare. When classifying Sour Flare, it is important to keep in mind that its active side does not stand alone, but is balanced by calmer effects. The parent strains are therefore not merely an indication of origin, but also help compare Sour Flare more accurately with similar strains. With Sour Flare, the potency should remain visible in the classification without reducing the strain to its THC value. Visually, Sour Flare is also more commonly associated with darker, more distinctive expressions.

Similar strains & related profiles

These profiles may be interesting if you would like to compare strains based on similar parent lineage, name similarity or related genetic context.

Similar parent lineage

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Sour Flare

What kind of strain is Sour Flare?

We list Sour Flare as a sativa-dominant strain with the parent lineage Sour Diesel × Zkittlez.

What genetics are behind Sour Flare?

The parent lineage of Sour Flare is Sour Diesel × Zkittlez.

What does Sour Flare smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Sour Flare is primarily associated with sweet, zesty, fruity, diesel-like, tropical, citrusy, berry-like and sour notes. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

Which terpenes are associated with Sour Flare?

Sour Flare’s profile features Caryophyllene, Limonene and Myrcene. They complement the described aromatic profile.

What effect tendency does Sour Flare have?

We primarily describe Sour Flare as creative, uplifting, relaxing, focused, mentally balancing, balancing, calming, energizing and mood-boosting. Effects are subjective and do not constitute a medical promise.

How high is the THC content of Sour Flare?

A THC range of 22 % is stated for Sour Flare. Actual values may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.