Cheese Quake strain guide
Cheese Quake is an indica-leaning hybrid, a cross of Cheese and Querkle. It's known for a funky, cheesy smell with a hint of grape and a tingly, relaxed feel.
Where does Cheese Quake come from?
Both sources we checked agree it's a cross of Cheese, the famous UK skunk-leaning strain, and Querkle, a purple indica. One strain database credits it to Subcool's The Dank. The other source we checked doesn't name a breeder, so that part rests on one listing.
Listings call it indica-leaning, about 60% indica and 40% sativa. Our indica vs sativa guide explains why that split is a loose guide at best.
What does Cheese Quake smell and taste like?
It's sour and cheesy first, like aged cheese, with a pungent, funky edge. Many people also pick up grape, tea and a little sweetness, and some mention fuel or spice.
One listing puts caryophyllene first, then limonene and humulene: pepper, citrus and a hoppy note. Only one source publishes terpenes for it, so your batch may differ.
Cheese Quake effects: what people report
People most often call it tingly, relaxed and euphoric, with some saying it feels happy and sociable. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and a few people mention headaches.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance.
How strong is Cheese Quake?
Listings disagree. One says about 19% THC, while the other shows 28% in its header but around 20% in its own description. Most of the evidence sits near 20%, so expect a fairly strong strain with a little CBD at most.
Because the numbers vary, read the label on your batch. Our guide to reading cannabis labels shows what to check.
Buying Cheese Quake in Canada
Cheese Quake is a niche name, so read the label closely and check the lineage the producer lists. Similar names such as Jack's Cheese Quake and Apple Cheese Quake are different crosses.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date. Strong-smelling strains like this one lose their funk as flower ages.
Cheese Quake vs Cheese
Cheese is one of Cheese Quake's parents. Cheese is known for a skunky, cheesy smell and a calm, easygoing feel, while Cheese Quake adds a touch of grape from the Querkle side and is often described as heavier and more tingly. If you want the classic cheese funk, start with Cheese. If you like a bit of grape in the mix, try Cheese Quake.
Strains like Cheese Quake
If you like Cheese Quake, these are the closest matches:
- Cheese: the parent, with the same funky cheese smell.
- Blue Cheese: a cheesy strain with a berry sweetness.
- Cheddar Cheeze: another cheese-family strain with a sharp, savoury smell.
- Head Cheese: a cheesy, pungent strain with a similar funk.
