Chiesel strain guide
Chiesel is a hybrid of Big Buddha Cheese and NYC Diesel, and the name is simply the two parents squashed together. People know it for a loud, funky smell of cheese and fuel and a focused, upbeat feel. You may also see it spelled Cheesel or Chisel.
Where does Chiesel come from?
Chiesel is a cross of Big Buddha Cheese, a cut of the English Cheese, and NYC Diesel, the sharp, grapefruit-scented strain from Soma Seeds. The parents are well agreed on.
It's most often credited to Big Buddha Seeds, the British breeder behind Big Buddha Cheese. One strain guide credits an Amsterdam seed company instead, so the breeder isn't completely settled, but the Big Buddha connection is the one you'll see most.
What does Chiesel smell and taste like?
Chiesel is not subtle. Expect a pungent mix of sharp cheese and diesel fuel, with a chemical edge. Some people also find sweet, nutty or coffee-like notes underneath. The flavour follows the smell, with cheese and fuel on the inhale.
One strain database's terpene results put caryophyllene first, followed by myrcene and limonene. Caryophyllene adds a peppery bite, myrcene the earthy funk and limonene a hint of citrus.
Chiesel effects: what people report
People most often describe Chiesel as focused, uplifted and euphoric, with a functional feel rather than a knockout one. Many reviews call it mostly energizing. At higher amounts, some people say it gets heavier and harder to get off the couch.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and some people mention feeling paranoid.
How strong is Chiesel?
Chiesel sits in the moderate to high range. Published listings put it at about 18% to 22% THC, with little to no CBD.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The THC and CBD numbers for your batch are on the label, and they matter more than the strain name.
Buying Chiesel in Canada
Search for the other spellings too, Cheesel and Chisel. Because it has been sold as seeds by more than one company, different producers may grow different versions, some cheesier and some more fuel-forward.
You might find it as dried flower or pre-rolls. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that loud smell.
Chiesel vs Cheese
Cheese is the English Skunk #1 phenotype behind Chiesel's Big Buddha Cheese parent. Cheese smells sour and savoury and is known for a relaxed, hungry feel, often listed a few points lower in THC. Chiesel keeps that cheesy funk but adds NYC Diesel's fuel and a more focused, upbeat feel. If you want the mellow original, start with Cheese. If you'd like the same funk with more energy, try Chiesel.
Strains like Chiesel
If you like Chiesel, these are the closest matches:
- Cheese: the family behind its cheesy parent, sour and savoury with a relaxed feel.
- NYC Diesel: its other parent, with sharp diesel, grapefruit and a talkative feel.
- Blue Cheese: another Big Buddha Seeds cheese cross, with sweet berry over the funk.
- Sour Diesel: a classic fuel-forward strain for people who like the Diesel side.
