The History Of The Cookies Strain
If you’ve been smoking weed within the past decade, you’ve likely heard of the beloved GSC strain, aka Girl Scout Cookies. It is also commonly called just Cookies. This popular weed strain is an indica-dominant variety made by Cookies that has won multiple Cannabis Cup awards.
Continue reading to learn about what the GSC strain is, how it grew into its legacy, and where you can try it, including right here at KushKlub.
History & Characteristics of Girl Scout Cookies Weed
GSC Strain Genetics
The Girl Scout Cookies strain was made from a cross of OG Kush and Durban Poison. The light-green nugs have hints of purple and vibrant orange hairs that sit under a thick layer of trichomes. The aroma of the strain can be described as sweet, chocolate, sour, spicy, and bitter, likely due to the heavy amount of myrcene.
Additionally, it may make you feel happy, giggly, and send you straight into a cerebral high that chills the body. As a result, over 25% of Leafly reviewers of this strain say it helps with stress, depression, and anxiety.
Popular GSC Phenotypes
There are many phenotypic variations of GSC because of its attractive characteristics and popularity. You may have heard of strains such as Thin Mint Cookies or Platinum Girl Scout Cookies, which both continue to gain popularity, further putting the spotlight on the original genetics. Other offspring include Sin Mint Cookies, Samoa Cookies, Animal Cookies, Peppermint Cookies, White Tahoe Cookies, and even Chem Mint Cookies.
Girl Scout Cookies GSC Strain | image via Weedmaps
The Origins of GSC
The Cookies brand started in California with the help of co-founders Berner and Jai in 2008. Together, with the help of Gilbert Anthony Milam Jr., they created the Girl Scout Cookies strain. After being brought to the Bay Area, the strain became a hit, as many premium strains often do in California. This is because the Golden State has set the bar for quality in kush over the years.
Certainly, the strain became a hit not only because of its potency and flavor but also for the marketing done for the brand. Wiz Khalifa and Berner himself started promoting Cookies strains through their media outlets and music. Berner wore his brand’s merch in music videos and the strain blew up. And quickly, Berner’s brand and name spread across the country.
Girl Scout Controversy
Controversy sparked when the Girl Scouts of America put out a cease and desist to the state of California for the use of their name. Although the lawsuit never saw its day in court, legal states have somewhat made an effort to label products using “GSC” to help the Girl Scouts save face.
What further put the Girl Scouts brand in the minds of stoners is the multiple reports of girls within the organization selling cookies outside of pot shops. Although scouts sell cookies where they individually choose to set up shop, it’s funny that the organization think that the cannabis connection hurts their brand, when it may just get them more sales.
Where to Buy GSC products
You can buy Girl Scout Cookies cartridges and pre-rolls from our KushKlub dispensary by ordering online or coming straight into our Shoreline dispensary. If you have any more questions regarding this strain or others, do not hesitate to ask one of our knowledgeable budtenders.
However, if you aren’t located in the area, you can find GSC all over the country. Browse Weedmaps to locate Girl Scout Cookies weed near you.