Lemon Sorbet strain guide
Lemon Sorbet is a hybrid most often listed as a cross of Lemon OG and Sherbet. People know it for a sour lemon smell with a fuel edge, and for a heady lift that settles into a heavy, sleepy body feel.
Where does Lemon Sorbet come from?
The cross most often given for Lemon Sorbet is Lemon OG and Sherbet, and two strain databases list it that way. One strain database credits that version to Gabriel Cannabis.
The name is shared, though. One strain database also lists other plants sold as Lemon Sorbet, including crosses of Lemon Tree with Larry OG, Chemdawg with Sunshine Daydream, and Black Lime OG with Dolato, from different breeders. Which Sherbet was used in the main version isn't settled either: some listings say Rainbow Sherbet. So the lineage depends on who grew it.
What does Lemon Sorbet smell and taste like?
Listings describe sour lemon and creamy citrus first, with fuel, herbal and spicy notes behind it. Some people also pick up honey. Because several different crosses carry the name, the exact smell can shift from batch to batch.
No source we found publishes a terpene breakdown for Lemon Sorbet, so we've left terpenes blank rather than guess.
Lemon Sorbet effects: what people report
People describe an uplifting, giggly and euphoric start, sometimes with a tingly feel, that gives way to a heavy, sedating body high. Several reviews call it sleepy by the end, so it's usually seen as a later-in-the-day strain.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance.
How strong is Lemon Sorbet?
One strain database gives an average of about 18% to 20% THC, with very little CBD. A couple of reviewers mention much higher batch results, but those are one-off claims.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and wait before having more. Your label's THC and CBD numbers matter more than the strain name, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains them.
Buying Lemon Sorbet in Canada
Since several crosses share this name, check the label for the producer and lineage if it's listed. Don't mix it up with Lemon Sherbet, a different strain.
Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that sour lemon smell.
Lemon Sorbet vs Lemon OG
Lemon OG is listed as one of Lemon Sorbet's parents. Lemon OG is the more established strain, with a sharp lemon and gas smell and a well-known reputation. Lemon Sorbet softens that with a creamier, sweeter citrus side from Sherbet and is described as ending heavier and sleepier. If you want classic lemon gas, start with Lemon OG. If a sweeter lemon dessert smell sounds better, try Lemon Sorbet.
Strains like Lemon Sorbet
If you like Lemon Sorbet, these are the closest matches:
- Lemon OG: its listed parent, sharper and gassier.
- Sunset Sherbet: the sherbet side of the family, sweet and creamy.
- Lemon Sherbet: a different cross with a similar creamy lemon smell.
- Lime Sorbet: a citrus sorbet strain that leans lime instead of lemon.
