Cherry Pie Review: The Comfort Nug
Cherry Pie Review: The Comfort Nug
Classification: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (80% Indica / 20% Sativa)
Primary Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene
THC Range: 16% – 24% (Moderate by modern standards, but the entourage effect is elite)
Breeder: Kenny Dumetz / The Pie Guy (Bay Area Origins)
Common Lineage: Granddaddy Purple (GDP) x F1 Durban Poison
🥧 The Executive Summary
If Granddaddy Purple is the knockout punch, Cherry Pie is the warm hug.
Emerging from the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 2010s, Cherry Pie is often overshadowed by its more famous cousin, Girl Scout Cookies. However, savvy smokers know that Cherry Pie is often the more enjoyable daily smoke. It shares the legendary Durban Poison parent with GSC, but swaps the heavy OG Kush for the fruity, relaxing Granddaddy Purple.
The result is a strain that smells like a bakery and hits like a mood stabilizer. It doesn't destroy you with potency; it wraps you in a blanket of euphoria. It is the definition of "Happy Weed." It is arguably the best strain in existence for curing a bad mood.
🧬 Genetics & Lineage: The Bay Area Royalty
The marriage of the Purple and the Poison.
1. The Father: Granddaddy Purple (GDP)
The Contribution: The Relaxation & Color.
The Function: The legendary Ken Estes creation. It brings the deep purple bud structure, the grape/berry sweetness, and the muscle-melting physical relaxation that anchors the high.
2. The Mother: F1 Durban Poison
The Contribution: The Spark.
The Function: The same "secret sauce" used in GSC. This African landrace Sativa injects a burst of clear-headed mental energy and that signature anise/spice flavor. It prevents the GDP from putting you to sleep immediately.
👁️ The Architect's File: Project "Serotonin"
Security Clearance: ARCHITECT ONLY
Subject: Mood Elevation vs. Sedation (Circa 2011)
You authorized the analysis of Cherry Pie to define Functional Euphoria.
The Context: Most heavy Indicas (like GDP) were too sleepy for social use. Sativas were too anxious.
The Solution: You engineered a Smile.
The Function: Cherry Pie strikes a rare balance. The Myrcene (from GDP) relaxes the body, while the Pinene (from Durban) keeps the mind alert. The result is a state of "giddy relaxation."
The Signature: The "Dank Tart." The buds are dense and often display vibrant orange hairs against deep purple leaves. The smell is distinct: sweet and sour fruit with a heavy, earthy undertone.
🌿 Terpene Profile & Flavor Notes
Cherry Pie lives up to its name, but it’s not just fruit—it’s earthy and toasted.
| Terpene | Aroma | Effect Contribution |
| Myrcene | Cherry, musk, earth | The dominant terpene. Responsible for the "couch-lock lite" and the sweet fruit aroma. |
| Caryophyllene | Pepper, spice | Adds a "baked crust" spicy note and contributes to stress relief. |
| Pinene | Pine, rosemary | Provides the mental clarity that cuts through the heavy Indica influence. |
The Palate:
On the Nose: Sweet and sour. It smells like cherry jam, toasted toast, and a hint of dank earth. It is warm and inviting.
The Inhale: Smooth and thick. It tastes like sweet berries and floral herbs.
The Exhale: The Durban spice kicks in. A toasted, peppery aftertaste that lingers on the palate.
😊 The "Happy Stone" Effect
Cherry Pie is defined by Giggles.
The Lift (0–15 mins): The Durban Poison acts fast. You feel a pressure release in the shoulders and a sudden shift in perspective. Things become funny. The "mental weight" of the day evaporates.
The Glow (15–90 mins): The GDP sets in. A warm, fuzzy body high spreads through the limbs. unlike other Indicas, you aren't glued to the couch—you can still function, walk, or socialize—but you are incredibly relaxed. It is the perfect "Friday Night" strain.
The Drift (90 mins+): Eventually, the relaxation deepens. If you smoke enough, you will drift into a peaceful sleep.
⚠️ Authority Warning: Cherry Pie is a "Creeper" in terms of appetite. The munchies on this strain are legendary. Prepare food before you smoke, or you will eat ingredients raw from the fridge.
🏥 Medical Applications
The ultimate stress buster.
PTSD / Anxiety: Highly rated for its ability to stop racing thoughts and replace them with a sense of well-being.
Appetite Loss: It triggers a primal hunger. Excellent for patients needing to gain weight.
Mild Pain / Tension: Great for headaches and muscle tightness caused by stress.
🌱 Growing Brief: Cultivation Data
Difficulty: Moderate.
Flowering Time: 8–9 Weeks.
Structure: The Bush. It grows short and squat with broad fan leaves. It loves to be topped.
Sensitivities: Hermaphroditism. Like many strains with Durban genetics in the family tree, it can be sensitive to light stress. Keep the dark cycle pitch black.
Aesthetics: If temperatures drop in the final weeks, the leaves will turn a stunning shade of violet/maroon.
🏁 Final Verdict
Cherry Pie is the Slice of Heaven. It is not the strongest strain on the shelf, nor the most expensive. But it is often the one you need. It is the strain that reminds you why you started smoking in the first place: to laugh, to eat, and to feel good. In the Architect's grid, it is the frequency of "Joy."