Jew Gold (Kosher Kush Cut): The Original Legend
Jew Gold (Kosher Kush Cut): The Original Legend
Type: 100% Indica (Clone-Only Phenotype)
Breeder: Unknown/LA Underground (Popularized by DNA Genetics)
Lineage: Mystery OG Phenotype (Likely an OG Kush variant)
Market Status: The "Pre-Fame Icon"; Jew Gold is one of the most significant cuts in modern cannabis history. It is the original, clone-only phenotype that was rebranded by DNA Genetics as Kosher Kush. Before it won every cup in existence, it was a local Los Angeles secret, prized for being the strongest, dankest, and most expensive cut in the city.
THC Content: 22% – 29% (Elite Potency)
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene, Humulene
Key Effects: Instant Sedation, Narcotic Stone, Insomnia Cure, Massive Appetite Stimulation
In the cannabis history books, few rebranding stories are as famous as this one. Before it was the world-famous Kosher Kush, it was simply known in the Los Angeles underground as Jew Gold.
The name wasn't meant to be derogatory; it was descriptive. It was a cut held closely by a crew of Jewish growers in L.A., and it was "Gold" because it was the best—and most expensive—herb in town. When the founders of DNA Genetics (Don and Aaron) acquired the cut, they recognized it as a world-beater. To make it market-friendly and ready for the High Times Cannabis Cup, they renamed it Kosher Kush.
The rest is history. But for the purists and the historians, the "Jew Gold" cut remains the specific, unadulterated phenotype that started the dynasty.
History and Lineage: The Mystery OG
Where did it come from? Nobody knows for sure, and that is part of the allure.
The Origin: The cut circulated in Los Angeles in the mid-to-late 2000s. It is widely accepted to be a unique phenotype of OG Kush (possibly an SFV OG or a distinct Josh D cut) that exhibited exaggerated Indica traits.
The Rebranding: When DNA Genetics entered it into the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2010 and 2011, they renamed it Kosher Kush to honor the crew they got it from while making it palatable for a global audience. It proceeded to win Best Indica not once, but twice in a row, cementing its status as the strongest weed on earth at the time.
The Genetics: Unlike standard OGs which can be hybrid-leaning, Jew Gold grows and hits like a pure Afghan Indica, suggesting it may have been an old-school cross of OG Kush x Afghani that was lost to time.
Terpene Profile: The Dankest of the Dank
If you want to know what "Loud" smells like, smell Jew Gold. It has zero fruit, zero candy, and zero sweetness. It is pure funk.
Dominant Terpenes
Myrcene (The Earth): Extremely high levels. This provides the heavy, musky, damp soil aroma and the crushing physical effects.
Limonene (The Pine): Unlike the sweet lemon of a Haze, this is a sharp, industrial pine-sol and chemical cleaner scent.
Caryophyllene (The Gas): Adds a spicy, black pepper and diesel fuel kick that burns the nose in a pleasant way.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is offensive in the best way. It smells of old gym socks, spilled gasoline, pine needles, and fresh earth. You cannot hide this smell; it cuts through bags and jars.
The Smoke: Thick, expansive, and oily. It tastes of spicy earth, pine wood, and sour fuel. It coats the mouth and leaves a lingering, savory aftertaste.
Strain Effects: The One-Hit Quitter
Jew Gold is not a daytime strain. It is not a social strain. It is a "turn off the lights" strain.
The Experience
The Impact: It hits instantly behind the eyes. There is no "creeper" phase; you are stoned immediately upon exhaling.
The Body: A massive wave of heaviness washes over you. Your arms and legs feel like lead. It is the definition of "Couch-Lock."
The Mind: It slows down thought processes. It is excellent for quieting a racing mind, but terrible for trying to do math or complex tasks.
The Hunger: It triggers the "Munchies" aggressively. Food becomes a necessity.
The Sleep: It is widely regarded as one of the best insomnia cures ever discovered. Sleep is inevitable.
Best For: Severe insomnia, chronic pain, appetite loss (chemotherapy/wasting syndrome), and high-tolerance veterans who "can't get high anymore."
Growing Jew Gold: The Stretchy Giant
If you are lucky enough to hold the original clone, be prepared for a plant that wants to grow tall.
Growth Structure
The Stretch: Like most OG variants, Jew Gold stretches significantly in flower. It can double or triple in height. You must pinch, top, and trellis this plant to control it indoors.
The Yield: Moderate to High. Unlike some finicky OGs that yield low, Jew Gold produces surprisingly heavy, dense colas.
The Feed: It is a heavy feeder. It can take high EC levels and loves Cal-Mag. However, it can be finicky about pH fluctuations.
The Appearance: It produces lime green buds that are absolutely caked in resin. The leaf-to-calyx ratio is low, making it easy to trim.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 9 to 10 weeks.
Grower’s Tip: This strain is prone to "lanking out" (growing thin, weak stems) if not supported. Use a silica supplement in the vegetative stage to strengthen the branches, and ensure you have a trellis net ready to support the heavy buds in late flower.
Final Verdict: The Original Heavyweight
Jew Gold (the Kosher Kush Cut) is cannabis royalty. It represents the pinnacle of the "Gas and Earth" era of California breeding. It doesn't rely on purple colors or fruity flavors to sell itself; it relies on raw, unadulterated potency. It is a strain that demands respect—smoke too much, and your day is over. For the connoisseur, it is the reference point for what a true Indica should feel like.
You should choose Jew Gold (Kosher Kush) if:
You have a massive tolerance.
You suffer from Insomnia.
You love Dank/Earth/Gas profiles.
You want to smoke a Legend.
Score: 10/10 (The Indica Standard)