Iverson 01 strain guide
Iverson 01 is an indica-leaning hybrid of Runtz and F1 Durb, named for basketball star Allen Iverson. It launched in Michigan in 2022 and has a reputation as a very strong, very pungent strain with a fruity, gassy smell.
Where does Iverson 01 come from?
Iverson 01 was released in March 2022 by Viola, a Black-owned cannabis company led by CEO Al Harrington, as part of a partnership with Allen Iverson. It was grown in Detroit and launched with in-store meet-and-greets around the city.
The cross most often given is Runtz with F1 Durb, a cut that some listings write out as F1 Durban Gushers. Coverage of the launch names F1 Durban, Gushers and Runtz together, which lines up with that. A single reviewer gives a completely different cross, but the Runtz and F1 Durb pairing is what the main strain databases agree on.
What does Iverson 01 smell and taste like?
People mostly describe a loud, gassy and fruity smell, the kind that fills a room. Citrus and orange come up a lot, along with earthy, woody and piney notes. Some reviewers taste tropical fruit like pineapple, and a few pick up a skunky or even garlicky edge.
No source we found publishes a terpene breakdown for Iverson 01, so we've left that blank rather than borrow numbers from its parents. If your package lists terpenes, go by those.
Iverson 01 effects: what people report
Reports pull in two directions. Many people call it euphoric, creative and energetic, a quick, happy lift up front. Others describe it as calming and tingly, with a strong body feel that can tip into couch lock at higher amounts, which fits its indica lean.
These are experiences people report, not promises. With a strain this strong, how much you have matters a lot, and one reviewer admitted to overdoing it. Your own tolerance and the product make a big difference too.
How strong is Iverson 01?
Very. Published listings put Iverson 01 at roughly 29% to 35% THC, with very little CBD. Only a small number of sources report figures, so treat that range as a rough guide rather than a rule.
That's well above average, so start with a small amount and give it time before having more. The THC and CBD numbers printed on your label are what count, and our guide to reading cannabis labels walks through them.
Buying Iverson 01 in Canada
Iverson 01 started as a Michigan release tied to one producer, so it's not a name you'll see everywhere. If you find something under this name, check the label for the Runtz and F1 Durb cross and the producer behind it.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds on to more of that loud smell.
Iverson 01 vs Runtz
Runtz is one of Iverson 01's parents and the better-known of the two. Runtz leans sweet and candy-like, with a little gas underneath, and is usually described as happy and relaxed. Iverson 01 smells louder and gassier, with more citrus and earthy notes, and is listed several points higher in THC. If you want the classic candy sweetness, go with Runtz. If you're an experienced user who likes a stronger, funkier take, Iverson 01 is the one.
Strains like Iverson 01
If you like Iverson 01, these are the closest matches:
- Runtz: one of its parents, sweeter and more candy-like.
- White Runtz: from the Runtz family, with a softer peach and vanilla smell.
- Pink Runtz: another Runtz relative, floral, sweet and high in THC.
- Gusher: Gushers shows up in the F1 Durb side of its lineage, with tropical fruit and a little gas.
