Donkey Kong strain guide
Donkey Kong is a hybrid name used by more than one breeder, so what's in the jar can vary. The version most often listed crosses Grease Monkey with Pure Michigan and smells of lemon, diesel and earth. People mostly describe it as uplifted and relaxed.
Where does Donkey Kong come from?
The best-documented Donkey Kong is credited to 3rd Coast Genetics, the Michigan breeder that also worked on Pure Michigan. That version is listed as Grease Monkey crossed with Pure Michigan.
Another listing ties the name to Oregon Green Seed and says the parents were never shared, with only a loose link to Gorilla Glue. Because the two don't agree, its lineage is not well documented, and it's worth checking which breeder your product names.
What does Donkey Kong smell and taste like?
Reviews of the Grease Monkey and Pure Michigan version describe diesel, lemon and earth, with one comparing it to a lemon-lime lollipop over a fuel base. The breeder's notes also mention cream. The other listing leans sweeter, with tree fruit, baked goods and a spicy, herbal edge.
No source publishes a terpene profile for Donkey Kong, so we can't say which terpenes lead.
Donkey Kong effects: what people report
People most often call Donkey Kong uplifted, relaxed and creative, and some describe it as giggly or tingly. A few say it gets sleepy later on, and the munchies come up too. It has only a handful of reviews, so take the pattern loosely.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth is the most common complaint, and one reviewer mentions a headache.
How strong is Donkey Kong?
Published listings put it at about 18% to 26% THC, with very little CBD. With more than one Donkey Kong around, the number on your label is the one to trust.
If you're new to it, start small and wait before having more. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what the numbers mean.
Buying Donkey Kong in Canada
Check whether the producer names a breeder or parents, since that tells you which Donkey Kong you're getting. Don't mix it up with Donkey Butter, a different strain from the Grease Monkey family.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of its lemon and fuel smell.
Donkey Kong vs Grease Monkey
Grease Monkey is the listed parent of the best-known Donkey Kong. Grease Monkey is usually described as gassy and vanilla-sweet with a heavy, relaxed feel, while Donkey Kong reads brighter, with lemon over the diesel and more reports of an uplifted, creative mood. Grease Monkey is far better documented and easier to compare across batches. If you want the classic heavy, gassy profile, go with Grease Monkey; if a lighter, citrusy take sounds better, Donkey Kong is worth a try.
Strains like Donkey Kong
If you like Donkey Kong, these are close in family or feel:
- Grease Monkey: its most often listed parent, gassy and vanilla-sweet.
- Pure Michigan: the other listed parent, gassy and skunky with a giggly reputation.
- Donkey Butter: another Grease Monkey cross, buttery and fuel-tinged.
- Gorilla Glue: the Glue family behind Grease Monkey, earthy and loud.
