Pie Face strain guide
Pie Face is an indica-leaning hybrid from Archive Seed Bank, bred from Cherry Pie and Face Off OG. It's also sold as Pie Face OG. People know it for a sweet cherry and earthy hash smell and a calm, giggly feel.
Where does Pie Face come from?
Pie Face comes from Archive Seed Bank, which crossed Cherry Pie with its own Face Off OG. One strain database and other strain databases agree on that cross, and it also turns up as Pie Face OG and Pie Face OG Kush.
Cherry Pie brings the sweet, fruity side, while Face Off OG is an OG Kush selection with an earthy, heavy reputation. The result leans indica, which fits both parents.
What does Pie Face smell and taste like?
Most descriptions start with sweet cherry and move to earthy hash. Reviewers also mention softer notes like rose and tea, and a few compare it to a nutty, minty pie.
Caryophyllene usually leads its terpene results, followed by limonene and myrcene. Caryophyllene gives the peppery, hashy edge, limonene a touch of brightness and myrcene the earthy base. Some lab listings also show humulene and farnesene, so batches vary.
Pie Face effects: what people report
People mostly describe Pie Face as calming, with giggly, tingly and euphoric coming up often. It tends to be talked about as an evening strain, settling the body while the mood stays light.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness are the most common complaints.
How strong is Pie Face?
Numbers vary a lot by grower. One strain database lists Pie Face at around 18% THC, though reviewers say it often tests higher, and a British Columbia listing puts one batch at 28% to 32%. CBD is minimal.
That spread is a good reason to read the label rather than trust the name. Start small, wait, and check the THC and CBD numbers for your batch. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what they mean.
Buying Pie Face in Canada
Look for either name, Pie Face or Pie Face OG, since producers use both for the same Archive cross. Different growers keep different cuts, which helps explain why potency and terpene results don't always match.
You might find it as dried flower or pre-rolls. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of that cherry smell.
Pie Face vs Cherry Pie
Cherry Pie is one of Pie Face's parents, and they share that sweet cherry smell. Cherry Pie is sweeter and fruitier overall, with berry notes and a relaxed, happy reputation. Pie Face adds Face Off OG's earthy, hashy weight, so it smells more like dessert with a kush backbone and is described as more calming. If you want the fruit front and centre, start with Cherry Pie. If you like a heavier, earthier take, try Pie Face.
Strains like Pie Face
If you like Pie Face, these are close relatives:
- Cherry Pie: the parent behind its sweet cherry side.
- Face Off OG: the other parent, an earthy, heavy OG from the same breeder.
- Granddaddy Purple: a Cherry Pie parent with a grape and berry smell and a relaxed feel.
