Sour Diesel Terpene Profile | Get to Know Your Favorite Strain

Discover the aromatic compounds that make Sour Diesel so pungent and powerful.

It’s third on the High Times list of 25 Greatest Strains of All Time, its origins are mysterious, and its flavor is unforgettable—it’s Sour Diesel. 

Also known as East Coast Sour Diesel, it supposedly came about during the early 90s as a cross between Chemdog and Super Skunk. Regardless of where it came from, this cultivar has been a favorite ever since it appeared. Its effects are fast-acting, cerebral, and perfect for a mid-day pick-me-up.

Before we jump in too deep, we want to remind everyone that we offer both botanical and cannabis-derived terpenes. 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 diesel-fueled details about this intensely powerful strain and the terpenes that make it so popular.

We get it, this is juicy stuff! Here’s a quick rundown of all the major points we’re covering today:

• The dominant terpene isolates in Sour Diesel are d-Limonene, Myrcene, beta-Pinene, alpha-Pinene, and Camphene.
• These isolates, along with 30+ other terpene isolates, give Sour Diesel its iconic fuel-forward, sour, and STRONG aroma. Plus, its flavor is earthy, gassy, and perfectly citrusy.
• The effects these terpenes help create are notoriously cerebral. Words like creativity, motivation, and invigoration come to mind. We highly recommend this strain for morning or afternoon use, as evening use may result in an accidental all-nighter.
• With its flavor, aroma, and desirable list of effects, our Super Sour Diesel profile would be the perfect addition to a wide variety of beverages, distillate, edibles, or even personal care products.

Sour Diesel Terpene Profile 

Its name does a pretty good job of describing its overall flavor and aroma. Sour Diesel is fuel-forward with zesty notes of citrus. However, you might notice woodsy notes with elements of pine. None of that would be possible, however, without a unique ratio of terpenes and other aromatic compounds. The most dominant terpenes here are D-Limonene, Myrcene, Beta-Pinene, Alpha-Pinene, and Camphene.

d-Limonene gives this strain a hefty dose of citrusy sour goodness. This mouth-puckering isolate is sweet, sour, and found in fruits like lemons, limes, and oranges. Myrcene 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-Pinene and alpha-Pinene might sound the same, but they have important differences. Yes, they’re both commonly found in conifer trees. Yes, their chemical formulas contain the same individual chemical atoms. However, beta-pinene’s structure is an exact reflection of alpha-pinene. Identical mirror-image structures like alpha-pinene and beta-pinene are called enantiomers.

alpha-Pinene lends Sour Diesel turpentine-like notes of pine and wood. It also provides some of the intense cerebral effects this strain is known for. Not to be outdone, Beta-Pinene adds a slightly camphoraceous, spicy element to Sour Diesel and works with alpha-pinene for even more powerful cognitive effects.

If that wasn’t enough, Camphene adds an even more woodsy, camphor scent—imagine the forest after a fresh spring rain. If you’ve ever wondered why Sour Diesel has such an in-your-face flavor, all these pine-like terpenes are partially to blame. The end aroma is something that’s fuel-forward, sour, and STRONG while the flavor is earthy, gassy, and perfectly citrusy. 

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 effects. 

Super Sour Diesel | 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 Gas 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 that are incredibly pungent, even at parts per billion. 

GAS FACTOR - 97%

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Super Sour Diesel 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 Super Sour Diesel makes you feel, you can thank the unique combination of cannabinoids and various aromatic compounds.

If you use terms like Indica and Sativa, this strain falls into the sativa category. The full cannabinoid-infused Sour Diesel effect is recommended for daytime use because of the surge of cerebral energy users experience. Words like creativity, motivation, and invigoration come to mind. That being said, we highly recommend Sour Diesel for your wake-n-bake sessions. Admittedly, continued use throughout the day can lead to more of a couch-lock experience. 

The mood-elevating properties of many of the included terpenes make Sour Diesel a great option for anyone needing a mental pick-me-up. Just don’t use it too late in the day, or you may find yourself cleaning house until the wee hours of the morning.

How Can YOU Use Sour Diesel Terpene Strain Profile?

Our botanically sourced Super Sour Diesel is 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 get-up-and-go body effects will greatly benefit from this blend.

While it’s no surprise that Sour Diesel is a hit in vape and distillate, its flavor and effects make it applicable in several industries. First, we CAN’T WAIT until someone makes a morning beverage infused with Sour Diesel terpenes! Just imagine reaching for an infused tea, coffee, or sparkling water that has all the flavor and effects of this strain. We don’t know about you, but that sounds like the start to a particularly great day. Plus, we’re also imagining sports drinks, beers, and MORE.

But what are some other ways to make the most of Sour Diesel’s flavor, aroma, and effects? How about…

• Aromatherapy
• Edibles
• Infused blunts, wraps, and cones
• Topicals
• Personal Care

Honestly, the sky is the limit! This is an incredibly potent blend and we see this being a particularly popular terpene profile for years to come.

Native Series | True-to-Type Super Sour Diesel 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 Super Sour Diesel? 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.

Contact us today, and let’s get creative with Super Sour Diesel

Super Sour Diesel | Botanical Terpene Profile

SHOP Super Sour Diesel

As a cross between Super Silver Haze and Sour Diesel, it should come as no surprise that Super Sour Diesel is fuel-forward with pungent notes of pine, earth, and citrus. Prepare for a sauce that’s unforgettably potent.