Candy Store strain guide
Candy Store is a balanced hybrid from Ethos Genetics, bred from Lemon Berry Candy OG and the breeder's own Ethos Cookies #16. People know it for a sweet, candied berry smell with a little gas underneath, and a happy feel that settles into calm.
Where does Candy Store come from?
Candy Store comes from Ethos Genetics, a US seed company, and sources agree on the cross: Lemon Berry Candy OG with Ethos Cookies #16. One strain database lists it as part of the breeder's boutique line and names the cut Candy Store R1, while seed listings also use the name Candy Store RBX for the same pairing.
There's no detailed public story about when it was released or how the keeper plant was picked, so the cross itself is the part worth trusting. The name is used loosely in a few markets, and separate listings like a CBD version are not the same plant.
What does Candy Store smell and taste like?
The first impression is sweet: candied berries and a light floral note, with some people picking up candy apple or lemon candy. Underneath sits an earthy, woody base with a hint of spice, incense and gas.
Published results most often put caryophyllene on top, followed by limonene and myrcene. Caryophyllene brings the peppery spice, limonene the bright fruit and myrcene the earthier side. The taste is usually sweet and a little sour on the inhale, with light spice on the exhale. One reviewer noted the smell stayed muted until the bud was ground.
Candy Store effects: what people report
People most often describe Candy Store as happy and euphoric up front, with a relaxed, tingly body feel that builds slowly. Some call it focused and energizing early on, while others say it creeps up and turns sleepy, so where it lands seems to depend on the batch and how much you have.
These are reports, not promises. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and a few people mention a headache or feeling dizzy or spacey toward the end.
How strong is Candy Store?
Candy Store is usually high in THC. Listings put it between about 18% and 28%, with many batches in the low to mid 20s and very little CBD.
Because reviewers describe it as a slow builder, give it time before having more. The numbers on your product's label matter more than the strain name, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what they mean.
Buying Candy Store in Canada
Check that the label says Candy Store and not a similarly named strain like Candy Runtz or Candy Kush, which come from different families.
If you find it, look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of that candied berry smell.
Candy Store vs Candy Runtz
There's no documented family link between these two: Candy Store comes from Lemon Berry Candy OG and a Cookies line, while Candy Runtz is listed as the Zkittlez and Gelato pairing behind Runtz. They do share a sweet, sugary smell, but Candy Store leans berry and floral with an earthy, spicy base, while Candy Runtz leans citrus and tropical candy. Both get described as happy and relaxed, and Candy Store more often gets called a slow creeper. If you like a little spice and earth under the sweetness, try Candy Store. If you want pure fruit candy, Candy Runtz is the closer pick.
Strains like Candy Store
If you like Candy Store, these are worth a look:
- Candy Runtz: another sweet candy-smelling hybrid with a happy, relaxed reputation.
- Lemon Berry: a lemon and berry nose much like Candy Store's sweeter side.
- Candy Kush: sweet lemon over an earthy Kush base, for those who like the earthy undertone.
- Zkittlez: fruity candy sweetness with a calm, relaxed feel.
