Sunset strain guide
Sunset is an indica-leaning hybrid best known through the Leafs By Snoop line. People describe a spicy, earthy, woody smell and a heavy, relaxed feel that creeps in slowly. Its family history is not well documented, and it's easy to confuse with Sunset Sherbet.
Where does Sunset come from?
Sunset is linked to Leafs By Snoop, the cannabis brand tied to Snoop Dogg. One strain database says the breeder kept the parents secret, and another database doesn't list any parents either.
One strain database lists it as Girl Scout Cookies crossed with Pink Panties. That's the same pairing usually given for Sunset Sherbet, so some products sold as Sunset may simply be Sunset Sherbet under a shorter name. Sources don't agree, so we treat the lineage as not well documented.
What does Sunset smell and taste like?
Most listings describe Sunset as spicy and earthy rather than sweet. People mention pepper, clove, wood and pine, and one strain database adds a licorice-like anise note. Some reviewers also pick up a sharper, chemical edge.
Published terpene results put caryophyllene at or near the top, with myrcene close behind. Limonene and linalool show up in some results too. Caryophyllene is the likely source of that peppery, spicy smell. The taste follows: spicy and woody, with a hint of fruit on some batches.
Sunset effects: what people report
Reports lean toward relaxed, sleepy and tingly. People describe a body-heavy feel that builds slowly, and several reviewers call it a creeper that ends up on the couch. A few mention a happy, sociable start before it settles.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth is the most common complaint, and some people mention feeling dizzy or paranoid.
How strong is Sunset?
One strain database lists Sunset at about 18% THC, while another database puts it between 24% and 30%. CBD is usually very low. With a range that wide, the label on your batch tells you much more than the strain name.
Because people describe it as slow to come on, it's worth starting small and waiting before having more.
Buying Sunset in Canada
Look closely at the name on the package. Sunset, Sunset Sherbet and other Sunset crosses are different listings, and a short name on a label doesn't always tell you which plant you have. If the producer lists a lineage, that helps.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of its spicy smell.
Sunset vs Sunset Sherbet
The names overlap, and one listing even gives Sunset the same parents as Sunset Sherbet, so the two may share a family or even a plant. In how they're described, though, they differ. Sunset Sherbet is known for a sweet, fruity, creamy smell, while Sunset is described as spicy, peppery and woody. Sunset also reads as heavier and sleepier. If you want dessert sweetness, Sunset Sherbet is the better bet. If you'd rather have something spicy and earthy, try Sunset.
Strains like Sunset
If you like Sunset, these are worth a look:
- Sunset Sherbet: the better-documented Sunset, sweeter and fruitier.
- Pink Panties: one of the parents one strain database lists, with a floral, citrusy smell.
- Girl Scout Cookies: the other listed parent, earthy and sweet with a relaxed finish.
- Pink Kush: another heavy, relaxing indica-leaning pick.
