Eastside OG strain guide
Eastside OG is an indica-leaning OG hybrid with a pungent cheese, diesel and citrus smell. It's known mostly for very high published THC numbers. Its exact parentage has never been made public.
Where does Eastside OG come from?
Eastside OG's breeding is not well documented. One strain database describes it as a cross of six different OG cuts, with the exact parents kept undisclosed, and another database lists no lineage. No breeder is consistently named.
What sources do agree on is that it belongs to the broad OG Kush style of strains, and directories call it about 60% indica.
What does Eastside OG smell and taste like?
Eastside OG is pungent rather than sweet. Expect cheese, diesel and earthy kush on the nose, with a sour, grapefruit-like citrus note and some herbal spice. A few reviewers also pick up blueberry.
None of the sources we checked publish a terpene profile for Eastside OG, so we haven't listed any. Lab results on your product are the place to check.
Eastside OG effects: what people report
People often describe a bright, talkative, energetic start that shifts into body relaxation as it goes on. Some find it sleepy by the end, which fits its indica lean.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Reviewers mention dry mouth, dry eyes and sometimes dizziness.
How strong is Eastside OG?
Eastside OG has some of the highest published numbers around. One strain database lists 30% to 36% THC, and reviewers on another database report batches testing around 29% and 36%. CBD is very low.
That's strong even by today's standards. Start with a very small amount, wait before having more, and go by the THC number on your label. Our guide to THCA vs THC explains why label numbers can look so high.
Buying Eastside OG in Canada
Eastside OG also shows up as a parent in newer crosses, such as GMO x Eastside OG, so make sure the label says Eastside OG on its own if that's what you want.
If you find it, it may come as dried flower, pre-rolls or concentrates. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date.
Eastside OG vs OG Kush
OG Kush is the classic behind the whole OG family, with an earthy, pine and fuel smell. Eastside OG is said to come from OG cuts, but there's no documented direct link to OG Kush itself. Eastside OG leans funkier, with cheese and sour citrus, and its published THC numbers run much higher. If you want the well-known original, start with OG Kush. If you're an experienced OG fan curious about a louder, stronger cut, try Eastside OG.
Strains like Eastside OG
If you like Eastside OG, these OG strains are close in style:
