Get to Know Your Favorite Strain | Cherry Pie

This cultivar delivers on its namesake! Discover the aromatic compounds that create the dessert-forward aroma of Cherry Pie.

It’s bursting with sweet and sour cherry flavor, and it’ll immediately put a smile on your face. Surprisingly, we’re not talking about your grandmother’s famous cherry pie. We’re talking about the cannabis cultivar bred by Bay Area’s Pieguy, which was then cultivated by Jigga at Cookies Family — Cherry Pie.

This cross between Granddaddy Purple and an F1 Durban Poison has won multiple cannabis cups, and its offspring includes such popular cultivars as Forbidden Fruit and Wedding Cake. Its ability to induce giggles and munchies is so well-known that it took 6th place on the High Times list of Strains For Eating All The Food On Thanksgiving.¹

Curious about this strain? Read on and learn about the aromatic compounds that contribute to the dessert-forward flavor and aroma of Cherry Pie.

Cherry Pie Terpene Profile

While you’ve likely run into cultivars that smell or taste NOTHING like their name, Cherry Pie delivers on its promises. Imagine that burst of sweet and sour cherries you get from a homemade cherry pie. Now, add a healthy dose of dank and a dash of tartness, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of what this cultivar smells like. 

The uniquely dessert-forward aroma of the Cherry Pie terpene profile is thanks to various compounds, including dominant terpene isolates d-Limonene, beta-Pinene, and Linalool.

While d-Limonene isn’t necessarily the king of citrus we once thought it was, it still plays an essential role in Cherry Pie’s iconic fruity sweet and sour notes. This isolate is often found in fruits like lemons, limes, grapefruits, oranges, etc.

You may be more familiar with alpha-Pinene, but it’s beta-Pinene you’ll see more abundantly in Cherry Pie. The chemical formula of beta-Pinene contains the same chemical atoms as alpha-Pinene, but its structure is an exact reflection of alpha-pinene (known as being enantiomers). Both are piney and woody and can be found in rosemary and conifer trees like pine.

Linalool is typically found in smaller amounts, but it plays a more substantial role in Cherry Pie by contributing to those delicate floral stone fruit flavors. On its own, this isolate is reminiscent of lavender, roses, oranges, or even apple blossoms.

Cherry Pie | Terplytics

Our proprietary Terplytics system is the next generation of cannabis analytics. It allows us to deliver the most advanced botanical testing for exploratory research, sensory quantification, strain validation, product development, and consumer insights. It’s also how we developed the Exotic Factor and Loud Factor.

When selecting samples to create such an exotic profile, we used a particularly tasty flower sample. Through our research, we’ve found that different cannabis products (resin, rosin, flower, etc.) can have different aroma and flavor properties. To capture the unique sweet and sour cherry notes of Cherry Pie, this sample was ideal for our analysis.

It’s also worth noting that our Terplytics numbers have nothing to do with quality. For example, a cultivar with a 100% Loud Factor isn’t objectively better than one with a 0% Loud Factor. It just means that one is very loud, and one isn’t loud at all. 

For consumers with specific preferences, Terplytics info like this can be immensely helpful for finding the right products!

Cherry Pie Terpene Profile Effects

While psychoactive cannabinoids are what get you high, aromatic compounds like terpenes are what dictate specific sensorial effects. That’s why two cultivars with the same cannabinoid levels may promote different experiences.

One may inspire you to clean your entire house or attend a social gathering, which can be helpful during the holidays. Other cultivars, however, may inspire couch potato behavior… which may also be helpful during the holidays now that we think about it. Either way, if you enjoy how Cherry Pie makes you feel, you can thank the unique combo of cannabinoids and various aromatic compounds like terpenes and flavorants.

Also, while terms like indica and sativa don’t technically have anything to do with effects (they refer to plant biology), the Cherry Pie cultivar is considered a hybrid or an indica-leaning hybrid. Considering its high Exotic Score, this isn’t all that surprising.

Cherry Pie is known for a unique combination of stimulation and peaceful relaxation. With energizing Durban Poison and sedating Granddaddy Purple as parents, it makes sense that Cherry Pie promotes feelings of euphoria and creativity while simultaneously encouraging stress release. We’ve all probably had a delicious slice of cherry pie that’s put a smile on our faces, but the Cherry Pie cultivar takes things to an entirely new level. 

Native Series | True-to-Type Cherry Pie Terpene Profile

Our Native Series is a collection of Advanced Terpene Profiles that taste and smell exactly like the original cannabis material. The best part? Since they’re botanically sourced, they’re not limited by supply, and they’re actually affordable.

Want to put your spin on Cherry Pie?

Combine Cherry Pie with other profiles and blends for something your customers won’t find anywhere else. Create novel high-intensity aromatics by mixing it with a Cloudburst blend, or add complex earthy bass notes with the hemp-derived profiles from our Terplandia Series. 

Contact us today, and give your customers the slice of Cherry Pie they REALLY want.

1. Kohut, T. (2018, March 23). 10 Strains for Eating All the Food on Thanksgiving - part 5. High Times | The Magazine Of High Society. https://hightimes.com/culture/10-strains-eating-food-thanksgiving/5/ 

Native Series | True-to-Type Botanically Derived Cannabis Profiles

SHOP Cherry Pie

Cherry Pie is cherry tart, sweet, and exquisitely dank. However, that shouldn’t come as a surprise with a lineage like Grandaddy Purple and F1 Durban Poison. Prepare for a goofy smile that’ll stick with you all day long.

SHOP Durban Poison

The name may sound ominous, but Durban Poison is the dank wake-n-bake option you’ve been waiting for. The sweet pine and citrus provides a jolt of cerebral stimulation that heightens the senses and sharpens focus.

SHOP GDP

GDP, or Granddaddy Purple, tastes like juicy Concord grapes followed by a barrage of berries that are mouthwatering and ripe. It’s important to respect your elders… especially when they’re this dank.