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Hybrid strainSour Punch
Sour Punch is a hybrid strain with the lineage OG Kush × Sour Diesel × Purple Punch. Typical aromas include diesel, citrus and grape. The effects are generally described as euphoric, creative and focused.
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Aroma, effects and terpenes
Aromas
- grape
- herbal
- pine-like
- woody
- earthy
- tart
Effects
- balancing
Terpenes
Cannabinoid profile
Recorded ranges
The values are provided for orientation. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
Genetics
Parent lineage and family tree
Sour Punch is at the beginning. The documented parent lines follow below through the 4th generation.
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StrainSour Punch
- ParentsOG Kush
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ParentsSour Diesel
- GrandparentsMass Skunk
- GrandparentsChemdog
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ParentsPurple Punch
- GrandparentsLarry OG
- GrandparentsGrand Daddy Purple
Editorial profile
Sour Punch in detail
Origin & classification
Sour Punch is a hybrid strain from OG Kush × Sour Diesel × Purple Punch. With up to 23 % THC, Sour Punch clearly falls into the more potent range. CBD, at up to 1 %, plays more of a supporting role.
Aroma & flavour
Sour Punch primarily presents diesel, citrus, grape and sweet notes. Myrcene, caryophyllene and limonene fit this impression well and give the profile additional depth. The combination of sweeter and classically spicy notes makes the strain more distinctive than many smoother standard hybrids.
Terpene profile
Sour Punch is generally described as euphoric, creative, focused and motivating in its effects. This often makes the strain interesting because it does not lean in only one direction, but engages both mind and body.
Effect tendency
The often-mentioned resin production is also clearly one of the characteristics that define this strain. Its open, versatile effects are one reason it is often described as a pleasant strain for social gatherings. The aroma and flavour are likewise generally described as distinct, pronounced and not particularly restrained.
Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance
Sour Punch is therefore especially suited to people who want to experience aroma and effects in as balanced a way as possible. Those who enjoy classic, direct strain profiles that are not overly polished will likely find more to appreciate in this direction than in purely trend-driven strains.
Further classification
Sour Punch combines a brighter side with relaxing components: euphoric, creative, focused, motivating and relaxing. With OG Kush x Sour Diesel, the strain’s origins remain easy to follow. Purple Punch is also cited as an additional genetic influence. Aromatically, it moves in a sweet, fruity direction: diesel, citrus, grape, sweet and berry notes. A THC level of up to 23 % makes Sour Punch noticeably more pronounced than milder strains. At up to 1 %, CBD remains only a supporting element in Sour Punch’s profile. What makes Sour Punch particularly interesting is the interplay between sweet, fruity notes and the more classic earthy, spicy base. Myrcene, caryophyllene and limonene point to a combination of a soft foundation, spicy depth and a fresher top note in Sour Punch.
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Frequently asked questions about Sour Punch
What type of strain is Sour Punch?
We list Sour Punch as a hybrid strain with the parent lineage OG Kush × Sour Diesel × Purple Punch.
What genetics are behind Sour Punch?
The parent lineage of Sour Punch is OG Kush × Sour Diesel × Purple Punch.
What does Sour Punch smell and taste like?
Aromatically, Sour Punch is primarily associated with diesel, citrus, grape, sweet, berry, herbal, pine-like, spicy, woody, earthy, tart and candy-like notes. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the intensity may vary.
Which terpenes are associated with Sour Punch?
The profile of Sour Punch includes myrcene, caryophyllene, limonene and humulene. They complement the described aroma profile.
What effects can be expected from Sour Punch?
We describe Sour Punch primarily as euphoric, creative, focused, motivating, relaxing and balancing. Effects are subjective impressions and are not a medical promise.
How high is the THC content of Sour Punch?
A THC level of 23 % is stated for Sour Punch. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.
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