With a soaring THC percentage, tasty grape flavor, and the ideal combination of terpenes, this is truly the granddaddy of weed strains. Also known as Granddaddy Purple, this indica-dominant hybrid beauty is a potent anxiety-busting weapon.
After a stressful day, we reach for Grandaddy Purps; it’s excellent for mental and physical relief. Sink into that potent couchlock as your worries drift off like soap bubbles, or savor the relaxation as you fall asleep.
Strain Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid
Created with a blend of 70% indica and 30% sativa genetics, Grandaddy Purps is a classic indica-dominant hybrid. Those indica tendencies mean this is a profoundly soothing and relaxing strain sure to wash all stress and strain away.
Still, don’t expect a pure indica blast of sedation—those sativa genetics have an important role to play. Creating a delightful sense of uplifted energy, it means this sleepytime strain also makes a great companion for creativity and daytime exploration.
Lineage
Brought to the mainstream in 2003 by the legendary Ken Estes, this famous indica dominant strain has a disputed lineage that might either combine Mendo Purps, Skunk, and Afghanistan, or Big Bud and Purple Urkle.
Wherever the precise strains that created it, this strain’s tasty grape and berry aromas come from its Ghani and Purps heritage, creating those distinctive deep purple blooms dusted in brilliantly sparkling white crystal resin.
How Does Grandaddy Purps Make You Feel?
Grandaddy Purps hits you hard and fast, coming on with a cerebral rush that will lift you out of your boots and leave you floating. You might also notice a slight numbing effect that will make your body feel loose and tingly as your mind begins to soar.
This floating, dreamy feeling will intensify more and more, as a slightly psychedelic sensation begins to creep up pleasantly around the edges of your consciousness. At a high dose, your mind will begin to go fully galactic, summoning trippy visions and wild dreams.
As your mind soars higher and higher, your body will begin to relax into deeper and deeper sensations of comfort and ease. Warm, tingly vibrations will pass through your body before you begin to sink into a restful, restorative slumber.
THC Potency
Clocking in at an impressive 24% average THC level, Grandaddy Purps is here to get the job done. Beginning consumers should start low and slow—this strain is a heavy hitter.
For an experienced consumer, those ultra-high THC levels offer a welcome escape from the mundane world. Paired with a unique array of minor cannabinoids that intensify the psychedelic effects it creates, it offers a trippy vacation in smokable form.
Strain Aromas
You definitely know when Grandaddy Purp has entered the room—its distinctive aroma leaves no room for doubt. Powerful wafts of sweet berry and grape candy are paired with a heavy, pungent spice that lingers long after your smoke session is done.
Strain Flavor
On the inhale, you’ll notice a super sweet, sugary grape flavor that might remind you of a much loved grape candy of your childhood. Exhale, and this strain’s powerhouse status will become clear, leaving behind a pungent and powerful aftertaste.
Grandaddy Purps's Most Prominent Terpenes
Myrcene
Bringing grounding, centering sensations to this high flier, grounding myrcene also contributes to that pungently lingering aftertaste and spicy aroma.
Linalool
Bliss boosting linalool helps supercharge this strain’s warm, tingly sensations and powerfully relaxing and soothing effects, while adding a dose of pain relieving power.
Alpha Pinene
Centering, grounding, and relaxing, earthy Alpha Pinene will transport you to a lovely forest landscape with notes of damp earth and minerals.
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Budtender Reviews
Grandaddy Purp is a true OG, the kind of strain we reach for when we’re looking for a nostalgic and potent trip down memory lane. Old heads and new users alike will find that this strain truly is the cure for a bad day, turning your frown upside down.
We love pairing this strain with our comfiest loungewear, a good movie, and plenty of snacks. Sink into the couch and let your mind wander as Grandaddy washes your worries away, leaving you grooving on high vibrations as you drift off to dreamland.
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