This is a 1989 Exodus Cheese clone x Skunk#1 f1 hybrid. This is not a full on cheese taste strain but one in which Skunk #1 dominates in the flavour department with a twist of cheese.. It is a distinct improvement over today’s Skunk#1 which seems homogenised and bland by comparison.
Strain FAQ
How did the Cheese strain originate?
The Cheese strain was created via a rare Skunk #1 mutation in the UK in the late 1980s. The London-based collective "Exodus" found its cheesy smell and taste, causing it to become popular among cannabis fans.
What gives Cheese strains their cheesy smell?
Its terpene profile gives the Cheese strain its distinctive smell. Myrcene, caryophyllene, and limonene create a pungent, earthy, and somewhat sweet aroma like old cheese. Terpenes are also said to help the strain calm and uplift users as well as produce the distinctive smell.
How have tall cannabis strains been used historically?
Tall cannabis cultivars, like Hemp, have a long history beyond psychoactivity. Their fibres have been used in textiles, ropes, and building materials for ages.