Moonwalker strain guide
Moonwalker, also sold as Moonwalker Kush, is an indica-leaning hybrid of Triple OG and Tahoe Alien. People know it for a sour, peppery, earthy smell and a feel that starts with a light mood lift and settles into heavy calm.
Where does Moonwalker come from?
The cross most often given is Triple OG and Tahoe Alien, and two strain databases list it that way. Tahoe Alien is a line from Alien Genetics, and its breeder notes point to the Tahoe OG cut and Alien Kush. That puts Moonwalker firmly in OG territory. Who first made the Moonwalker cross is not well documented.
The name has been used for more than one plant. Spliff Seeds sells a different Moon Walker Kush built from a Skywalker OG clone and Blue Medi Kush, and another Moonwalker is said to come from Skywalker OG and True Gangster Kush. If the label lists parents, check which one you have.
What does Moonwalker smell and taste like?
Moonwalker smells earthy and sour first, with a peppery bite underneath. Some people pick up a funky, cheese-like note, and when it burns a sharper minty pine comes through. The taste follows the smell: sour earth on the inhale, a little pepper and herb on the finish.
Published results put caryophyllene on top, followed by limonene and linalool. Caryophyllene is the peppery, spicy terpene, limonene adds a bit of citrus brightness and linalool a soft floral side.
Moonwalker effects: what people report
Most reports describe Moonwalker as calming. People mention a happy, euphoric start in the head, then a heavier body feel that can turn into couch-lock and sleepiness as it goes on. A few reviewers found it closer to balanced and stayed focused.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the batch, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry eyes and dry mouth are the most common complaints, and some people mention a headache.
How strong is Moonwalker?
Moonwalker is usually a high-THC strain. One strain database lists it around 19% THC, while another database puts it at 25% to 28%, with very little CBD.
If you're new to it, start small and give it time before having more, especially since reports lean toward a heavy finish. The THC number on your label is the one that counts. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what each number means.
Buying Moonwalker in Canada
Because the name covers more than one cross, read the label for the producer and, if it's listed, the parent strains. You may see it as Moonwalker, Moonwalker Kush or Moonwalker OG.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds on to more of that sour, peppery smell.
Moonwalker vs Alien OG
Alien OG is the better-known cousin, a cross of Tahoe OG and Alien Kush, the same lines that sit behind Moonwalker's Tahoe Alien parent. Alien OG leans pine, lemon and fuel, while Moonwalker smells more sour and peppery, with an earthy, sometimes cheesy funk. Both are reported as relaxing, though Moonwalker reviews talk more about a heavy, sleepy finish. If you like classic OG pine and lemon, try Alien OG. If sour, peppery earth sounds better, try Moonwalker.
Strains like Moonwalker
If you like Moonwalker, these are close matches from the OG side of the family:
- Alien OG: a close cousin from Tahoe OG and Alien Kush, with more pine and lemon.
- Tahoe OG: the OG cut behind Moonwalker's Tahoe Alien parent, known for a heavy, sleepy feel.
- OG Kush: the root of the whole family, with fuel, pine and lemon.
- Skywalker OG: another heavy OG with an earthy, spicy smell, and a parent in other Moonwalker versions.
