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Cannabis Strain Review: Sour Chocolate

Type of High: Head
Try it: before a party
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 100% Sativa
Dominant Terpene: Humulene
Effect Percentage
Creative
98%
Energetic
60%
Loquacious
50%
Happy
40%
Uplifted
80%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Mouth
30%
Dry Eyes
60%
Sedated
41%
Headache
20%

Sour Chocolate has an ASHI score of 9 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 11 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 100% Sativa.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Creative, Energetic, Loquacious, Happy and Uplifted effects of Sour Chocolate produce a Head high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Sour Chocolate has been reported by users as being used for Insomnia, Migraines, Pain, Nausea, and Stress.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Sour Chocolate's primary terpenes are Humulene 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 Sour Chocolate that includes: Earthy, Sour and Sweet, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Sour Chocolate has an aroma profile of Chocolate, Coffee, Earthy and Sweet.

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

Sour Chocolate presents Humulene and Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 24%.

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 Chocolate 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 Chocolate should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The garlic notes from Wings will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Humulene, from Sour Chocolate. The Humulene terpenes will add a smoky flavor to the wings. Since we suggest you try Sour Chocolatebefore a party, you might want to check out our recipe for Bacon Wrapped Shrimp. This dish is so delicious you'll have to closely monitor dosing to make sure guests don't take more than their share. Get it right and this Hors D'oeuvre will be the amuse bouche that sets the tone for a vivacious party with engaging conversations.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain