# Cheese

**Strain Info:** Indica-Leaning Hybrid | THC: 15% - 22%

## About This Strain

**Lineage:** Skunk #1 Phenotype

### Overview

Originating in the United Kingdom during the late 1980s, Cheese
(often referred to as U.K. Cheese or Exodus Cheese) is a
globally celebrated, indica-leaning hybrid. Rather than a
traditional crossbreed, Cheese was born as a highly unique
phenotype of the legendary Skunk #1. Because of its reliable
growth and intensely distinctive aromatic profile, it was
preserved through clone circulation and has since become a
foundational pillar for numerous modern cannabis hybrids.

### Aroma & Flavour

True to its name, Cheese features one of the most recognizable
and pungent scent profiles in cannabis. The flavor translates
directly from the aroma, driven by a rich terpene profile
dominated by Myrcene, Caryophyllene, and Humulene:
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**Aromas:** It exudes a savory, musky aroma that
closely resembles sharp, aged cheese layered over deeply
earthy and skunky base notes. Subtle sweet tanginess and mild
hints of fruity berry often peek through to balance the heavy
musk.
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**Flavours:** A rich, savory, and earthy smoke.
You can expect a deep, cheesy tang on the inhale, rounded out
by a lingering, classically skunky finish on the exhale.

### The High

Cheese is beloved for delivering a steady, balanced, and highly
calming experience, making it an ideal choice for evening use or
laid-back social settings. The high typically begins with a
mild, euphoric mental uplift that elevates the mood before
melting into a profound, relaxing body sensation.
**Note for Beginners:** While a fantastic
medical strain, Cheese should be approached with caution by
novices or those with a low THC tolerance. For unaccustomed
users, the initial onset can feel a bit heavy, occasionally
resulting in temporary side effects such as throbbing headaches,
dizziness (the "spins"), or mild anxiety. Fortunately, these
effects generally subside quickly, giving way to the strain's
famously favorable and relaxing benefits.

### Medical Benefits

Medically, Cheese is highly regarded for its therapeutic
potential. Its deeply calming properties make it a highly
versatile medicinal strain, frequently utilized by patients
seeking relief from:
- Chronic pain and severe body aches
- Extreme depression
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Chronic stress and anxiety (once the initial onset passes)
- Insomnia and restlessness

### Appearance

Visually, Cheese is a stunning cultivar. It produces dense,
rounded, and vibrant emerald-green buds that reflect its Skunk
lineage. These nugs are heavily woven with bright, fluorescent
orange pistils (hairs). As the plant reaches its late flowering
stages, the buds become completely coated in a thick, sticky,
frosted layer of resinous trichomes.

### Effects & Flavours

Relaxed
Euphoric
Calm
Uplifted
Cheese
Skunk
Earthy
Musky
Berry

## Tags
Relaxed, Euphoric, Calm, Uplifted, Cheese, Skunk, Earthy, Musky, Berry