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Cannabis Strain Review: Alpha OG

a.k.a. Alpha Medic OG
Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 79% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Limonene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
96%
Happy
73%
Euphoric
65%
Hungry
42%
Uplifted
38%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
30%
Dry Eyes
11%
Dizzy
7%
Headache
7%
The Scaries
3%

Alpha OG has an ASHI score of 7 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 79% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Happy, Euphoric, Hungry and Uplifted effects of Alpha OG produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Alpha OG has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Insomnia, Migraines, Pain and Chronic Pain.

Common Usage
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Chronic Pain common usage

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

Alpha OG's primary terpenes are Limonene and Caryophyllene. 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 Alpha OG that includes: Flowery, Hash, Spicy and Skunk, ending with a blast of Flowery on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Alpha OG has an aroma profile of Pine.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
18 - 24%
CBD
1%
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Alpha OG presents Limonene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 18 - 24%. You can expect CBD levels of 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 Alpha OG 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, Alpha OG should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

Alpha OG cannabis strain is a phenotype of OG Kush cannabis strain

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The Lavender and Rose notes from Cannabis-infused Tea With Rose And Lavender will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Limonene, from Alpha OG. The abundant Linalool terpenes will add complementary lavender notes to your infused tea. Since we suggest you try Alpha OGafter a stressful day, you might want to check out our recipe for Pink Grapefruit Sorbet. A Pink Grapefruit Sorbet is your best friend after a stressful day, ESPECIALLY when matched with this strain. As the tangy sorbet melts into your mouth, so will your sorrows and the thoughts of those who caused them.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain