Cheese Quake: The Funky Relaxation Master
Cheese Quake: The Funky Relaxation Master
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (60% Indica / 40% Sativa)
Breeder: TGA Subcool Seeds (The Green Avengers)
Lineage: Cheese (UK Exodus Cut) x Querkle (Space Queen x Urkle)
Market Status: A "Cult Classic"; revered for its uniquely bizarre aroma that combines funky cheese with grape soda, and for its mellow, happy stone.
THC Content: 18% – 22% (Moderate & Approachable)
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Terpinolene, Pinene
Key Effects: Tingling Body Buzz, Giggly Euphoria, Pain Relief, "Cloud 9" Relaxation
In a cannabis market dominated by cookies and gas, Cheese Quake stands out like a sore thumb—or rather, like a stinky, delicious wedge of cheddar dropped into a glass of grape juice.
Bred by the late, legendary Subcool (The Weed Nerd), this strain was designed to take the pungent, polarizing funk of the classic UK Cheese and smooth it out with the fruity, colorful genetics of Querkle. The result is a flavor profile that sounds disgusting on paper but is addictive in practice: sour dairy, ripe grapes, and musty earth.
It is not a knockout strain designed to leave you comatose. Instead, Cheese Quake is famous for its "tingle"—a distinct physical sensation that buzzes through the body while the mind stays happy and giggly. It is arguably one of the best "Social Indicas" ever created.
History and Lineage: The Clash of Funk and Fruit
Cheese Quake is a perfect example of "pollen chucking with purpose." Subcool wanted to create a strain that captured the Cheese funk but added better structure and color.
The Mother (UK Cheese - Exodus Cut): The legendary clone-only strain from the UK. Famous for its skunky, sour-milk aroma and its uplifting, chatty high. However, the original Cheese is a lanky, vine-like plant that needs support.
The Father (Querkle): Subcool’s own creation (Purple Urkle x Space Queen). This male was chosen to shorten the height, add purple colors, and inject a "Grape/Berry" sweetness into the mix.
The Synthesis: The cross worked perfectly. The offspring kept the Cheese funk but gained the stout structure and grape undertones of the Querkle. It is also the mother of Secret Weapon, making it the grandmother of the modern hype-strain Oreoz.
Terpene Profile: The Charcuterie Board
This is a strain for those who like "savory" weed. It is pungent, weird, and wonderful.
Dominant Terpenes
Myrcene (The Musk): Provides the heavy, damp earth base that anchors the scent.
Caryophyllene (The Funk): Delivers the sharp, spicy, and slightly peppery kick associated with the Cheese lineage.
Terpinolene (The Zest): This terpene adds a unique herbal/floral nuance that prevents the cheese smell from being too overwhelming.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is loud. It smells of sharp cheddar cheese, sour milk, grape soda, and musty basements. It has a "fermented" quality.
The Smoke: Surprisingly smooth. It tastes of sour dairy, sweet berries, and earthy spice. The "cheese" note lingers on the tongue long after the exhale.
Strain Effects: The Tingle
Cheese Quake is cherished because it hits the body hard without shutting off the brain.
The Experience
The Head Rush: The high starts with a distinct cerebral uplift. You feel happy, silly, and prone to laughter. The "Cheese" parent ensures you remain chatty.
The Quake: This is the signature effect. A warm, vibrating tingle starts in the scalp and works its way down to the toes. It feels like a massage from the inside out.
The Relief: It is a top-tier strain for pain relief. It loosens tight muscles and soothes aching joints.
The Balance: Unlike heavy Kushes, Cheese Quake doesn't usually cause immediate sleepiness. It puts you in a relaxed "zone" where you can still watch a movie or hang out with friends.
Best For: Social gatherings, chronic pain, muscle spasms, anxiety, and lazy afternoons.
Growing Cheese Quake: The Stout Stinker
Thanks to the Querkle influence, this plant is much easier to grow than a pure UK Cheese.
Growth Structure
The Shape: It grows short and bushy. It does not stretch aggressively like the Cheese mother. It is perfect for indoor tents with height restrictions.
The Color: In cooler temperatures, the leaves and buds will turn deep shades of maroon and purple, a trait inherited from the Urkle lineage.
The Smell: Warning: Carbon filters are mandatory. This plant starts smelling like rotting fruit and gym socks very early in flower.
The Yield: Moderate to High. The buds are dense and chunky.
The Harvest: It is a relatively fast finisher, typically ready in 56 to 63 days (8–9 weeks).
Grower’s Tip: Cheese Quake is susceptible to bud rot if humidity gets too high, simply because the buds get so rock-hard and dense. Keep airflow high and humidity low (<45%) in the final two weeks.
Final Verdict: The Funky Favorite
Cheese Quake is a strain with personality. It refuses to be boring. It offers a flavor profile that challenges the palate and a high that makes you feel good to be alive. It is a piece of breeding history that bridges the gap between the old-school skunks of Europe and the purple fruits of the West Coast. If you are tired of sweet desserts and want something savory, funky, and physically relieving, Cheese Quake is the way to go.
You should choose Cheese Quake if:
You love savory, cheesy, and funky flavors.
You need muscle relief (The "Quake" body buzz).
You want a social, happy Indica high.
You have height restrictions in your grow space.
Score: 9.4/10 (The Savory Classic)