Creme de la Chem: The Gas-Soaked Indica
Creme de la Chem: The Gas-Soaked Indica
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Autoflower (70% Indica / 30% Sativa)
Breeder: Mephisto Genetics
Lineage: Stardawg (Illuminati Cut) x Chemdogging
Market Status: The "Stinkiest" Strain in the Mephisto Catalog; a cult favorite for lovers of gas, fuel, and chemical funk.
THC Content: 20% – 24% (Heavy and Narcotic)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Humulene, Limonene
Key Effects: Heavy Body Stone, Muscle Relaxation, Sleep Aid, "Stupefying" Calm
In a market saturated with sweet fruit and dessert strains, Creme de la Chem (CDLC) is a defiant, aggressive counter-punch. It does not smell like cookies. It does not smell like melon. It smells like a chemical spill at a gas station—and that is exactly why people love it.
Bred by Mephisto Genetics as part of their Illuminautos line (and later promoted to Reserva/Artisanal status due to overwhelming demand), CDLC is a tribute to the legendary Chemdog lineage. It is a compact, stocky plant that produces rock-hard flowers with an aroma so loud it can overwhelm inferior carbon filters. If you are chasing the "Gas" profile in its purest, most autoflowering form, this is the end of the road.
History and Lineage: Chem on Chem
Creme de la Chem is a breeding masterpiece designed to lock in the "Chemdog" traits—potency and pungency—into an autoflower.
The Mother (Stardawg - Illuminati Cut): A legendary cut of Stardawg (Chemdawg 4 x Tres Dawg). It is famous for its "white-out" frost, upright structure, and devastating potency.
The Father (Chemdogging): Mephisto’s own autoflowering version of the elite Chem D cut.
The Result: By crossing these two heavyweights, Mephisto created a "double dose" of Chem genetics. It captures the raw power and the distinct "gym sock and gasoline" terpene profile of the 90s elite cuts.
Terpene Profile: Fuel, Incense, and Rubber
This is an "offensive" strain in the best way possible. The terpene profile is not for the faint of heart.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Pepper): Dominates the profile, providing that spicy, nose-tickling sensation associated with high-grade "Gas" strains.
Humulene (The Earth): adds a deep, woody, and hops-like funk.
Myrcene (The Musk): Provides the heavy, sedative base.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is incredibly pungent. It smells of burnt rubber, diesel fuel, old coffee, and skunk. There are often floral/incense undertones that reveal themselves during the cure.
The Smoke: Thick, oily, and heavy. It tastes of spice, chemicals, and earthy funk. It coats the mouth and lingers long after the exhale.
Strain Effects: The Heavy Blanket
Creme de la Chem is a "night-ender." It is not a strain for socializing or hiking; it is a strain for turning off the world.
The Experience
The Impact: The high sets in quickly with a pressure behind the eyes. It is thick and foggy.
The Body Stone: The Indica dominance takes over rapidly. A wave of physical relaxation washes over the muscles. It is widely considered one of the best autos for pain relief.
The Lock: At higher doses, "couch-lock" is guaranteed. Motivation evaporates, replaced by a content, heavy stillness.
The Sleep: It is a premier insomnia tool. The comedown is smooth and narcotic, leading almost inevitably to sleep.
Best For: Late-night relaxation, severe muscle pain, insomnia, and high-tolerance veterans looking for a "punch."
Growing Creme de la Chem: The Colorful Tank
CDLC is a grower’s favorite not just for the smoke, but for the show it puts on in the tent.
Growth Structure
The Structure: It grows short and stout, typically 50cm – 80cm. It has broad, dark "Indica" fan leaves that often shade the inner buds.
The Color: This is one of the most beautiful autos you can grow. As it enters late flower, the leaves fade to spectacular shades of fade-to-black, deep purple, red, and orange. It looks like an autumn forest.
The Density: The buds are golf-ball hard.
The Smell: WARNING: You need a high-quality carbon filter. This plant starts stinking early and finishes loud. It is not for stealth grows unless your odor control is top-tier.
The Speed: It finishes in roughly 65 to 75 days.
Grower’s Tip: Because the fan leaves are so large and broad, Leaf Tucking is essential. You need to tuck the big leaves behind the bud sites to ensure the lower flowers get light. It also loves nutrients and handles heavy feeding well.
Final Verdict: The Gas Lover's Holy Grail
Creme de la Chem is a strain with an attitude. It doesn't care about fruity trends; it is here to be loud, potent, and heavy. It offers a connoisseur-grade "Gas" profile that is rare in the autoflower world, packaged in a plant that is beautiful to watch grow. If you want a jar of weed that smells like a mechanic's shop and hits like a tranquilizer, CDLC is the champion.
You should choose Creme de la Chem if:
You love Gas, Fuel, and Chem terpenes.
You need heavy Indica effects (Pain/Sleep).
You want a plant with beautiful fade colors.
You have excellent odor control (It stinks!).
Score: 9.7/10 (The Heavyweight Indica)