Pineapple Express | Get to Know Your Favorite Strain
The Pineapple Express strain is a name that’s a legend in itself, a strain eternalized onscreen with the story of its potency, its zing, its sweet, tropical intensity. A sativa-dominant powerhouse of flavor and effect, it’s no wonder this strain has a cultish following both fictionally and in the real world. As both an enthusiast and a writer, the Pineapple Express plant is to me a garden of color and light, an adventure just waiting to be had. So, as we explore the world’s favorite strain, let us consider how one cannabis strain took over the known culture.
Pineapple Express: Sativa Dominance at Its Finest
Where does this strain come from? Here’s a key to remember before you try any new bud: is it an indica or is it sativa? An indica or a sativa marijuana plant looks different, produces different effects, and is generally consumed for different reasons. So, the first question to ask is: pineapple express strain indica or sativa? Pineapple Express is extremely proud of its status as a mostly sativa-dominant hybrid. It comes from the pairing of the extremely sativa-leaning Hawaiian and the extremely hybrid Trainwreck. The result is a sativa-dominant strain that provides all the energy and mood-lifting that sativa enthusiasts crave.
The Unique Strain Composition
But just what strain is Pineapple Express? Simply put, it’s a proprietary blend that’s become almost as recognized as the movie that shares its name, by virtue of being carefully cultivated to achieve a dose of resin – served up with an inky piece of hash weighing as much as a golf ball – that will blunt even the most somber of psychological states, its sweet, tropical cedar profile evidence of the cross-breeding mastery that can produce a strain with character to burn.
A Symphony of Terpenes
Part of the magic of Pineapple Express is its complex terpene profile Not all effects of the herb can be neatly ascribed to a certain cannabinoid or terpene. At the same time, we hope you don’t consider this to be the whole story, because part of the magic of this cultivar is its complex terpene profile – terpenes are the aromatic molecular compounds that give cannabis its flavor and aroma. Would you like to know what terpenes are in pineapple express? The dominant terpenes in the profile are:
- β-Caryophyllene: A spicy terpene that can modulate a number of body systems through its interaction with the endocannabinoid system; especially noted for its uplifting effects.
- β-Pinene: a cold, fresh, pine-like quality lends poignancy and a clear head-high β-Pinene is an important terpene in many other invigorating highs.
- Limonene: This general-purpose citrusy terpene is the primary responsible party for many of Pineapple Express’s abundant sweet, citrusy aromas, while delivering a speedy rush of uplifting euphoria.
- Humulene: earthy and woody, Humulene lends the strain its subtle, grounding effects, mitigating its sativa high qualities.
- Linalool: Floral and lavender scents, linalool adds a calm, aromatic note to enhance the sensory experience.
- Myrcene: the most common terpene in cannabis, it provides a little herbal sweetness and gives Pineapple Express its tropical profile.
Each of these terpenes was present in Pineapple Express not just for ‘flavor’ or ‘smell’, but to help create the experience – the type of euphoria, the cheek-reddening smile – every time.
Personal Reflections on Pineapple Express
I’ll never forget my first time with Pineapple Express. It was the highest and most euphoric high I’d ever had – everything was an adventure. The sweet, tropical flavor was indescribably awesome – like spending a day on a beach far, far away. Looking back, I can say without a doubt that this was one of the most creative and cheerful highs I’ve ever experienced. I vowed to keep this strain around.
And Pineapple Express has gone beyond being a strain: it has permeated into popular culture so deeply it now gives its name to a film, a brand of candies and a wholesale distribution business. It has seeped into the cannabis consciousness like no other. Pineapple Express is a strain with serious world-beating pedigree. Whether it’s the legendary history, the aroma that screams ‘tropical’ or the bright, energetic high, this strain should be on the bucket list for every connoisseur.
My Final Thoughts About the Pineapple Express Strain
The Pineapple Express strain might just be the most legendary strain of them all in the modern era. It was created by Barney’s Farm, and it’s not only one of the most elite flowers around, but it’s actually one of the most legendary stoner comedies in recent memory too. The film blew up thanks to James Franco, Seth Rogen and co, and while the flick is entertaining, it did nothing but highlight why so many consumers continue to choose this flower. It was around the same time that both gained popularity, and only the film and flower are just as popular today than when they first blew up in the stoner culture.
So, what makes the uplifting, sativa-dominant cross of Trainwreck and Hawaiian such a hit? Well, it might be the one strain that it hits consumers the hardest. If you were ever interested in trying it or are considering giving it a go for the first time, you’ll be bowled over by the influx of sweet, citrus aromas of Pineapple Express. There is literally no other strain like it in terms of the overwhelming pineapple smell that it presents the second the bag is opened; it’s an in-your-face punch to the nose and the best way to describe it is that the same exact thing happens when users try it.
That’s why Pineapple Express is one that you’ll need to be careful with if you don’t want to draw a lot of attention; as any of the more memorable memes and quotes from the film’s Chappelle Show sketch says: “it tastes just like it smells—delicious”. That’s exactly what Pineapple Express will provide you with, as well as tropical citrus tastes that also offer palate notes of wood like cedar and pine. And as it happens with a properly ripe, fresh in-season pineapple, there will be a sweet aftertaste that lingers on the taste buds. While the film made Pineapple Express out to be a strain that leads to some pretty surreal experiences, the truth is that it’s actually more like a highly potent sativa strain. Known for delivering an energetic, friendly, excited and stoned sensation for hours on end, Pineapple Express delivers a lasting effect that slowly spreads throughout your entire body. It’s no wonder that Pineapple Express is a legendary strain – and film – that nearly every consumer will try at least once in their lives. It’s easily a top five bucket-list choice. Hopefully, if the chance comes, you give it a go.
