Ghost Train Haze Terpene Profile | Get to Know Your Favorite Strain

Looking for a seriously powerful strain? Discover Ghost Train Haze and the aromatic compounds that give it such otherworldly flavors and effects.

Today we’re celebrating Ghost Train Haze and the terpenes that make it so freaking intense. This award-winning strain has been making waves ever since it first hit the scene. Its floral, earthy sweetness will enchant your senses, but the hazy effects are almost supernatural. Let’s just say there’s a reason it’s known for being one of the strongest strains on earth.

As a cross between Neville’s Wreck and Ghost OG, this cultivar is known for being a serious heavy-hitter. That’s not just some marketing quip either. It’s actually a two-time winner of the High Times annual Strongest Strains on Earth award and its THC levels have been known to exceed twenty-five percent. So yeah, this train isn’t for the faint of heart.

Before we jump in too deep, we want to remind everyone that we offer both botanical and cannabis-derived terpene blends. We work hard to isolate the specific terpene profiles of popular cannabis strains so both cannabis consumers and non-cannabis consumers can enjoy and benefit from them.

Read on and discover all the spooky details about this intensely powerful strain and the aromatic compounds that make it so haunting.

We get it. With a strain like this you’re just DYING for details. Here’s the short version of what we’re covering today.

• While the overall terpene profile is composed of over 30 different isolates, the dominant terpenes (Terpinolene, Myrcene, Beta-Caryophyllene, and Alpha-Phellandrene) have the biggest influence on the aroma and flavor.
• These terpenes promote the flavor (piney and gassy, yet beautifully citrus) and aroma (floral with hazy herbal notes).
• It’s also these terpenes that likely influence the overall effects. The actual strain is intensely cerebral with an equally heavy body buzz. It has an energetic euphoria, but there’s a haziness to this strain that novice users may not be prepared for. 
• Even without cannabinoids, Ghost Train Haze terpenes can have profound effects. On its own, this blend is less like a speeding freight train and more like a gentle trolley ride.
• Ghost Train Haze terpenes are potent and popular, making them applicable for products in a variety of industries. From THC distillate, CBD products, and even non-cannabis food & beverage products, Ghost Train Haze creates otherworldly experiences that consumers are drawn to again and again. 

Ghost Train Haze Terpene Profile

On top of the previous awards we mentioned, Ghost Train Haze also won 1st in the 2014 High Times Cannabis Cup US Sativa and 2nd place in the 2013 High Times Cannabis Cup for Medical Sativa. So, not only is this strain just downright spooky, it has the awards to back it up. But what about those terpenes? 

Terpenes and cannabis have a truly beautiful relationship. The short version? While it’s the cannabinoids that actually get you high, it’s aromatic compounds like terpenes that determine the overall flavor, aroma, and effects. That’s why some strains make you want to clean your entire house, while others make you want to drool on the couch for hours. The terpenes are also what create that Ghost Train Haze flavor that’s both piney and gassy, yet beautifully citrus with herbal and floral notes. 

The most dominant isolate in this profile is Terpinolene. Most strains have small amounts of this terpene, but heavy hitters like Jack Herer and Ghost Train Haze are flush with terpinolene. This cyclic monoterpene is known for its intense cerebral effects and its aroma is herbal with subtle notes of citrus and pine. 

Myrcene gives this strain a smooth sweetness that perfectly weaves all the various aromatic notes together. Found in mangos, lemongrass, hops, and thyme, myrcene has an aroma that’s fruity and earthy. 

Beta-Caryophyllene makes up another big chunk of this terpene profile and is partially responsible for its powerful relaxation effects. Found in black pepper, cloves, hops, and even cinnamon, this isolate lends Ghost Train Haze an earthy kick and the subtle spiciness indicative of many Haze strains.

While it only makes up a smaller part of the overall profile, Alpha-Phellandrene gives Ghost Train Haze important aromatic notes. This monoterpene has a flavor that’s reminiscent of both citrus and pepper. 

Alpha-Pinene also makes an appearance, albeit a small one. No surprise here, but this isolate lends Ghost Train Haze turpentine-like notes of pine and wood. It also provides some of the cerebral, creative effects this strain is known for.

While there are over thirty other isolates that make up this complex blend, these five are the main contributors to its unique flavor, aroma, and likely some of its effects.

Ghost Train Haze | 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 Loud Factor and the Haze Factor.

In the most basic sense, the Loud Factor quantifies the pungency or “loudness” of a strain. Unlike Total Aromatics by Weight, the Loud Factor assigns scores to individual compounds based on their pungency. This is particularly important for aromatic compounds, like flavorants, that are incredibly pungent, even at parts per billion. 

The Haze Factor is indicative of typical energizing sativa-like effects with piney, woody, citrus flavors. Additionally, the terpene content in these profiles tends to be higher than average, and you’ll often see haze profiles dominant in the terpene isolate terpinolene.

It’s also worth noting that our factor scores are logarithmic. That means the difference between a profile with a Haze Factor of 96% and one with 100% is HUGE, whereas the difference between a Haze Factor of 70% and 90% isn’t as big. 

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Ghost Train Haze Terpene Profile Effects

While cannabinoids like THC are responsible for psychoactivity, aromatic compounds are what dictate specific effects. That’s why two cultivars with the exact same cannabinoid levels may promote different experiences. One may promote stimulation and make you want to clean your entire house, while the other may be more sedating and give you couch lock.

Bottom line? If you love how Ghost Train Haze makes you feel, you can thank the unique combination of cannabinoids, terpenes, and various aromatic compounds.

If you use terms like Indica and Sativa, this strain falls into the sativa category (although these terms don’t actually have anything to do with a cultivar’s effects).The full cannabis-infused Ghost Train Haze experience is intensely cerebral. While it has the energetic euphoria of most sativas, there’s a heavy body buzz to this strain that novice users may not be prepared for.

Basically, unless you know what you’re doing, stick close to home until you know how this strain will treat you. 

If you’re smoking actual flowers, you’ll notice an intense, energetic high soon after you exhale that first cloud of hazy, sour smoke. Waves of heady euphoria will lift you up, but the heavy body relaxation will keep you just grounded enough not to be carried away completely. So, even though your mind will be bursting with creative energy, it’s recommended to use it sparingly if you have a long to-do list. 

Novice users may consider keeping a water bottle close by, as lovers of this strain admit it tends to come with some wicked cottonmouth. 

Even without cannabinoids, Ghost Train Haze terpenes can have profound effects. On its own, this blend is less like a speeding freight train and more like a gentle trolley ride. You’ll definitely still go somewhere, but the effects will be milder, more easily tamed, and not psychoactive in the least. 

How Can YOU Use Ghost Train Haze Terpenes?

Our botanically sourced Ghost Train Haze terpenes are perfect for both cannabis and non-cannabis products. Obviously, combining this blend with cannabinoids will pump up the effects. However, non-cannabis products promoting an energetic, euphoric mood with relaxing body effects will greatly benefit from this blend. While it’s no surprise that Ghost Train Haze is a hit in vape and distillate, its flavor and effects make it applicable in several industries. 

Just imagine—you’ve got a busy day, but could really use a lift. Whether you’re reaching for a Ghost Train Haze infused CBD edible, vape, beverage, or aromatherapy product, your day is about to get a whole lot better. With a bit of ingenuity, terpenes can be used to create truly one-of-a-kind products.

Native Series | True-to-Type Ghost Train Haze 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? They’re not limited by supply, they don’t cost your firstborn child, and they’re legal worldwide.

Want to put your own unique spin on Ghost Train Haze? Combine it with other terpene profiles and blends for something consumers won’t find anywhere else. Turn the flavor volume to maximum by fusing it with a Cloudburst blend, or add some seriously earthy bass notes with one of the hemp-derived profiles from our Terplandia series.

Have a great idea? Contact us today and let’s talk about how to infuse your products with this spooky strong blend.

Ghost Train Haze | Botanical Terpene Profile

SHOP Ghost Train Haze

Notorious for its ability to send users deep into the spirit realm, Ghost Train Haze does so in an amazingly gentle fashion. Hailing from a cross between Neville’s Wreck and Ghost OG, this sativa is best for veteran stoners.