Sour Alien

Cannabis Strain Review: Sour Alien

a.k.a. Sour Alien OG
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 64% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Terpinolene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
83%
Happy
58%
Creative
52%
Uplifted
49%
Euphoric
44%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
43%
Dry Mouth
32%
Dizzy
11%
Headache
4%
The Scaries
2%

Sour Alien has an ASHI score of 8 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 15 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 64% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Creative, Uplifted and Euphoric effects of Sour Alien produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Sour Alien has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Anxiety, Nausea, and Menstrual Pain.

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Sour Alien's primary terpenes are Terpinolene, Ocimene and Camphene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Sour Alien that includes: Earthy and Sour, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Sour Alien has an aroma profile of Earthy, Fruity, Pine, Pungent and Sour.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
13 - 20%
CBD
0.84 - 1.6%
CBN
0.08 - 0.26%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Sour Alien presents Terpinolene, Ocimene and Camphene terpenes. The average THC level is 13 - 20%. CBG in this strain should be about 1%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Sour Alien is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Sour Alien should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

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the recipes

What's Cooking?

The apple notes from Apple Crisp will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Terpinolene, from Sour Alien. The smoky, apple and nutmeg flavors found in Terpinolene will expand and heighten the already savory, rich and sweet aspects of this glorious Apple Crisp Recipe. Since we suggest you try Sour Alienbefore creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain

THC apple crisp 5 mg per serving