Sugar Rush strain guide
Sugar Rush is a hybrid from Clearwater Genetics, a cross of Pyxy Styx and Mai Tai. True to its name, people know it for a sweet, candy-like smell, and it's usually described as an energetic, upbeat strain. It isn't widely documented, so expect fewer details than with better-known strains.
Where does Sugar Rush come from?
Sugar Rush was bred by Clearwater Genetics, a California seed company. Its parents are given as Pyxy Styx and Mai Tai, with one strain database naming the specific cut as Mai Tai #4. The breeder sells it as feminized seeds.
Not much else about its history is published. Some sites list Sugar Rush OG or Sugar OG as other names, but those may be different plants, so treat the Clearwater cross as the version this page covers.
What does Sugar Rush smell and taste like?
Sweet comes first. Descriptions compare it to gumdrops and lollipops, with berry and floral notes, and some growers mention a bit of fuel and skunk on the exhale.
No source publishes terpene results for Sugar Rush, so its terpene profile is unknown. The buds are described as rich green with purple-tinted sugar leaves and a heavy coat of trichomes.
Sugar Rush effects: what people report
People mostly describe Sugar Rush as energetic, creative and uplifted, with a clear-headed, motivated feel. One strain database credits much of that lighter side to its Mai Tai parent. The number of reports is small, though, and at least one summary calls it calming, so it may vary by batch.
These are reports, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, the amount and your tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and headaches are the complaints people mention.
How strong is Sugar Rush?
Only one published figure is available: one strain database lists Sugar Rush at about 20% THC, with very little CBD. That's a single listing rather than a range of lab results, so your batch could test differently.
Start small if you're new to it and check the label. The THC and CBD numbers printed there matter more than the strain name.
Buying Sugar Rush in Canada
Sugar Rush is not a common name on menus, and similar names like Sugar, Sugar Cane or Sugar Cookies are different strains. If a producer lists the parents, look for Pyxy Styx and Mai Tai.
If you do spot it, check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds onto that candy smell better.
Sugar Rush vs Mai Tai
Mai Tai is one of Sugar Rush's parents, though the Mai Tai name has been used for more than one cross, so it's worth knowing Clearwater's cut is listed as Mai Tai #4. Mai Tai leans citrus and tropical fruit, while Sugar Rush trades that for a sweeter candy and berry smell. Both are described as upbeat, with Sugar Rush called energetic and clear and Mai Tai more euphoric and tingly. If you like tropical fruit, start with Mai Tai. If you want something that smells like a bag of candy, try Sugar Rush.
Strains like Sugar Rush
If you like Sugar Rush, these are close in smell or feel:
