Whether you’re a new or long-time cannabis consumer, you’ve likely heard of the renowned Pineapple Express strain. Seth Rogen and James Franco put this tropical and potent strain on the map for many consumers, but Pineapple Express had gained a favorable reputation well before the movie came out. Pineapple Express is a Sativa-dominant strain with a moderate THC content, despite reports of it being the dopest dope you’ve ever smoked.
Pineapple Express Origin
Pineapple Express was popularized in the classic stoner comedy flick, Pineapple Express, and ever since, the cannabis market has seen a surge in citrus-and-floral-smelling strains with the Pineapple Express name tagged on. Some users claim that Netherlands-based breeders Barney’s Farms were the first to release the strain in their country. Pineapple Express is thought to be a cross between Trainwreck and Hawaiian strains. G13 Labs in California also claims to have created the strain in the mid-2000s. Regardless of its origin, multiple varieties of Pineapple Express exist in today’s market.
Fruity and Floral
Despite its name, Pineapple Express doesn’t have a pronounced pineapple aroma. Instead, Pineapple Express features a nondescript mix of tropical, fruity, and floral aromas. Consumers have reported scents of apple, pineapple, and mango. The fruity tang of these tropical scents mixes with earthy and woody aromas of pine and cedar. While Pineapple Express may not be as pineapple-y as imagined, it has an energizing blend of sweet and sour notes.
Bright Green and Orange Pistils
Pineapple Express bud leaves range in color from bright to olive green hues. Its buds are distinctly short and round, like many other Indica strains, except Pineapple Express is a sativa-dominant strain. These round buds are often dense and sometimes fluffy, but always full of white to yellow trichomes. Between its vibrant green leaves, you’ll see patches of orange pistils giving the strain a colorful exterior.
Cerebral and Uplifting
Pineapple Express buds’ THC content ranges between 16 and 27 percent. No matter what THC percentage it has, Pineapple Express has fast and long-lasting effects that can motivate you during mornings or afternoons. Enjoy its subtle body high and extended cerebral buzz. Small to moderate doses can leave you in a positive mood. It’s the perfect strain to help you loosen up at parties or relax after completing your to-do list.
Pineapple Express’ stress-relieving properties can help you get through a tough day or calm your nervous jitters. While the strain has gained wide acclaim due to the movie by the same name, Pineapple Express has more balanced and subdued effects and aroma than the mythology surrounding it suggests. Turn to this Sativa-dominant strain for some inspiration when you’re stuck in a rut or just want an extra boost to help you conquer your day. Pineapple Express’ moderate high is ideal for first-time or daily users.