Gelato 45 strain guide
Gelato 45 is one of the numbered selections from the Gelato line, a cross of Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. People know it for a sweet smell with a peppery, piney edge and a relaxed, happy feel. It sits alongside better-known siblings like Gelato 41 and Gelato 33.
Where does Gelato 45 come from?
Gelato was bred in the San Francisco Bay Area from Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. Growers kept several standout plants from that cross and gave them numbers, and Gelato 45 is one of them. Strain listings shorten its parents to Girl Scout Cookies and Sherbet, which is the same pairing.
Seed company Barneys Farm sells a Gelato #45 and gives the same parents, describing it as about 60% indica. Seed versions may not match the original clone exactly, which is common with numbered selections. Exactly when it was first picked out is not well documented.
What does Gelato 45 smell and taste like?
Gelato 45 smells sweet with a sharper edge than you might expect. Reviewers mention pepper, menthol and earth, and listings add subtle pine. Barneys Farm describes its version as earthy pine, floral and citrus, with a sweet scent like mint chocolate ice cream and berries.
Caryophyllene leads its published terpene results, followed by limonene and humulene. Caryophyllene accounts for the peppery bite, limonene a bright citrus note and humulene a woody, earthy touch. The flavour tends to be sweet on the inhale with a spicy, herbal finish.
Gelato 45 effects: what people report
People most often describe Gelato 45 as relaxed, euphoric and happy. Many also call it giggly and uplifted, and some say it feels creative or focused, so it tends to read as balanced rather than knock-out heavy.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dizziness, dry mouth and headaches are the most common complaints.
How strong is Gelato 45?
Published figures for Gelato 45 on its own are scarce. The main strain database lists it at about 19% THC with very little CBD, which is a little lower than many Gelato family listings.
Batches can vary, so the numbers on your label matter more than any strain average. If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more.
Buying Gelato 45 in Canada
Gelato comes in several numbered cuts, and labels don't always say which. If you want 45 specifically, look for the number on the package, and don't assume plain Gelato is the same plant.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that sweet, peppery smell.
Gelato 45 vs Gelato
Gelato 45 is one selection from the same cross that gave Gelato its name, so they share a lot. Gelato is usually described as sweet, fruity and creamy with a peppery edge, while Gelato 45 leans more toward pepper, pine and menthol. Both are called happy and relaxed, and Gelato 45 is often listed a bit lower in THC. If you want the creamy, fruity classic, start with Gelato. If a spicier, piney take sounds better, try Gelato 45.
Strains like Gelato 45
If you like Gelato 45, these are the closest matches:
- Gelato: the family name, sweeter and creamier.
- Gelato 41: a sibling selection with pepper and lavender notes and a similar relaxed feel.
- Larry Bird Kush: often linked to the Gelato 33 cut, with a creamy, piney smell.
- Sunset Sherbet: one parent, with fruity sweetness and a calm feel.
