Skip to main content

Cannabis Strain Review: Sour Sunset

Type of High: Head
Try it: after a stressful day
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 60% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Camphene
Effect Percentage
Creative
98%
Uplifted
92%
Social/outgoing
80%
Deeply Relaxing
60%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
30%
Dry Eyes
60%
Headache
27%

Sour Sunset has an <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/ASHI-Ascendancy-Strain-HEAT-INDEX-Cannabi… score</a> of 7 out of 11, and a <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/BPS-Cannabis-Brand-Power-Rating-Marketabi… rating</a> of 13 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 60% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Creative, Uplifted, Social/outgoing and Deeply Relaxing effects of Sour Sunset produce a Head high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Sour Sunset has been reported by users as being used for Migraines, ADHD/ADD, Depression, Pain, and Insomnia.

Common Usage
Migraines common usage for marijuana
light switch add adhd common usage for marijuana
depression common usage for marijuana
pain common usage for marijuana
insomnia common usage for marijuana

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.

want us to profile a strain? email us!

The Flavor Story

Sour Sunset's primary terpenes are Camphene and Caryophyllene. <a href="https://ascendancystrains.com/learning-cannabis-terpenes-maximize-entou…; 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 Sunset that includes: Fruity, ending with a blast of Fruity on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Can you smell that? Sour Sunset has an aroma profile of Berry, Diesel, Pungent, Spicy 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
18 - 24%
CBD
1%
CBN
0.07 - 0.19%
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Sour Sunset presents Camphene 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 Sour Sunset 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 Sunset should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The nutmeg and raisons notes from Butter Tarts will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Camphene, from Sour Sunset. The present Camphene terpenes will strengthen the nutmeg notes in your butter tarts and really make them pop! Since we suggest you try Sour Sunsetafter 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