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Ultra Sour

Ultra Sour is a sativa-dominant strain with the lineage MK Ultra × East Coast Sour Diesel. Typical aromas include diesel, lemon and lime. The effects are generally described as mood-enhancing, creative and energetic.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • diesel
  • lemony
  • lime
  • piney
  • tart
  • herbal

Effects

  • mood-enhancing
  • creative
  • energetic
  • sociable

Terpenes

  • Myrcene
  • Limonene
  • Caryophyllene
  • Humulene
  • Pinene
  • Linalool
  • Terpinolene

Cannabinoid profile

Recorded ranges

THC up to 27 %
CBD up to 1 %

These values are intended for classification. Actual levels may vary depending on batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parent line and family tree

Ultra Sour is at the top. The documented parent lines through the 3rd generation follow below.

Editorial profile

Ultra Sour in detail

Origin & classification

Ultra Sour is a sativa-dominant strain from MK Ultra × East Coast Sour Diesel. With up to 27 % THC, Ultra Sour is clearly in the very strong range. CBD plays more of a supporting role at up to 1 %.

Aroma & flavour

Ultra Sour’s aroma is primarily diesel, lemon, lime and piney. Myrcene, limonene and caryophyllene complement this impression well and add further depth to the profile. The combination of sweeter and classically spicy notes makes the strain more distinctive than many smoother standard hybrids.

Terpene profile

Ultra Sour is generally described as mood-enhancing, creative, energetic and sociable in its effects. Overall, it therefore feels more open, lively and present than heavy or oppressive.

Effect tendency

Ultra Sour therefore feels more classic and direct than sweet and playful.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Ultra Sour is likely to appeal especially to people who prefer bright, present and head-focused strains. Those who enjoy classic, direct and less polished strain profiles may find this direction more appealing than pure trend strains.

Further classification

An active effect with mood-enhancing, creative, energetic and sociable qualities takes centre stage. The genetics from MK Ultra x East Coast Sour Diesel give the profile its direction. Aromatically, it presents a sweet, fruity direction: diesel, lemon, lime, piney and tart. Ultra Sour’s THC profile reaches up to 27 % and is therefore clearly potent. With up to 1 %, CBD remains only a supporting element in Ultra Sour’s profile. What makes Ultra Sour interesting is the tension between sweet, fruity notes and the more classic, earthy-spicy base. Myrcene, caryophyllene and limonene suggest a blend of a soft base, spicy depth and a fresher top note in Ultra Sour. When comparing it with other strains, this effect profile is often more informative than a single THC value. The parent strains are therefore not merely an indication of origin; they also help compare Ultra Sour more precisely with similar strains. With Ultra Sour, the THC value itself becomes a defining part of the strain description. This makes Ultra Sour feel more classically shaped than trend-driven.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Ultra Sour

What type of strain is Ultra Sour?

We classify Ultra Sour as a sativa-dominant strain with the parent line MK Ultra × East Coast Sour Diesel.

What genetics are behind Ultra Sour?

Ultra Sour’s parent line is MK Ultra × East Coast Sour Diesel.

What does Ultra Sour smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Ultra Sour is primarily diesel, lemony, lime, piney, tart and herbal. The expression may vary in intensity depending on the batch and phenotype.

Which terpenes are associated with Ultra Sour?

Ultra Sour’s profile includes myrcene, limonene, caryophyllene, humulene, pinene, linalool and terpinolene. They complement the described aromatic profile.

What is Ultra Sour’s effect tendency?

We primarily describe Ultra Sour as mood-enhancing, creative, energetic and sociable. Effects are subjective and are not a medical promise.

How high is Ultra Sour’s THC content?

Ultra Sour is listed with a THC range of up to 27 %. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.