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Sourdough

Sourdough is an indica-dominant strain with the lineage Sour Diesel × Girl Scout Cookies. Typical aromas include sweet, citrusy and spicy notes. The effects are generally described as calming, euphoric and relaxing.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • sweet
  • citrusy
  • spicy
  • woody
  • diesel-like
  • sour
  • cookie-like

Effects

  • calming
  • euphoric
  • relaxing

Terpenes

  • Limonene
  • Linalool
  • Myrcene
  • Caryophyllene

Cannabinoid profile

Documented ranges

THC 25–32 %
CBD up to 1 %

These values are provided for context. Actual contents may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parent lineage and family tree

Sourdough is at the top. The documented parent lines down to the 3rd generation follow below.

Editorial profile

Sourdough in detail

Origin & classification

Sourdough is an indica-dominant strain from Sour Diesel × Girl Scout Cookies × a flavourful cannabis experience. With 25–32 % THC, Sourdough clearly falls into the very potent range. CBD, at up to 1 %, plays more of a supporting role.

Aroma & flavour

Sourdough’s aroma is primarily sweet, citrusy, spicy and woody. Limonene, Linalool and Myrcene suit this impression well and give the profile additional depth. The blend of sweeter and classically spicy notes makes the strain more distinctive than many smoother standard hybrids.

Terpene profile

Sourdough’s effects are generally described as calming, euphoric and relaxing. This is precisely what often makes the strain interesting, as it does not lean in just one direction but engages both mind and body.

Effect tendency

It therefore sits more alongside modern dessert strains than classic old-school lines.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Sourdough is particularly suited to people who want to experience aroma and effects together in as balanced a way as possible. Fans of modern dessert and exotic lines are likely to recognise many familiar elements here.

Further classification

With 25–32 % THC, Sourdough clearly falls into the category of modern, very potent strains. At up to 1 % CBD, this value clearly remains in the background for Sourdough. Sourdough combines a brighter side with relaxing components: calming, euphoric and relaxing. Aromatically, it shows a sweet, fruity direction: sweet, citrusy, spicy, woody and diesel-like. Limonene, Linalool and Myrcene are the dominant terpenes. With Sour Diesel x Girl Scout Cookies, the strain’s origin remains easy to follow. A flavourful cannabis experience is also cited as an additional genetic influence. As a result, Sourdough is not merely dessert-like, but gains more edge through modern, louder notes. Limonene works particularly well with Sourdough’s sweet, fruity side and gives it a fresher contour. This balance is precisely what makes Sourdough interesting: the strain reads as neither purely heavy nor exclusively stimulating. The parent strains are therefore not just an indication of origin, but also help compare Sourdough more accurately with similar strains. With Sourdough, the THC value itself becomes a defining part of the strain description. Sourdough’s naming and aromatic world leans more towards modern dessert and fruit profiles.

Similar strains & related profiles

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

Similar parent lineage

Sour Cookies

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Sourdough

What type of strain is Sourdough?

We list Sourdough as an indica-dominant strain with the parent lineage Sour Diesel × Girl Scout Cookies.

What genetics are behind Sourdough?

Sourdough’s parent lineage is Sour Diesel × Girl Scout Cookies.

What does Sourdough smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Sourdough is primarily sweet, citrusy, spicy, woody, diesel-like, sour and cookie-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

Which terpenes suit Sourdough?

Sourdough’s profile features Limonene, Linalool, Myrcene and Caryophyllene. They complement the described aromatic profile.

What is Sourdough’s effect tendency?

We describe Sourdough primarily as calming, euphoric and relaxing. Effects are subjective impressions and not a medical promise.

How high is Sourdough’s THC content?

Sourdough is listed with a THC range of 25–32 %. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.