Snowman: The Frozen Father
Snowman: The Frozen Father
Strain Overview
Type: Sativa-Dominant Hybrid (70% Sativa / 30% Indica)
Breeder: Berner & Powerzzzup (Cookies Family)
Lineage: Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) Phenotype
Famous Offspring: The father of Gary Payton and Cereal Milk
THC Content: 20% – 26%
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene
Key Effects: Cerebral Euphoria, Creative Spark, Physical Ease, "Frosty" Alertness
If Y Life is the sweet, fruity half of the modern "Hype Weed" equation, Snowman is the gas.
Snowman (often called Snowman OG) is a legendary phenotype of the original Girl Scout Cookies. While the "Forum Cut" of GSC became famous for its purple, tight buds and heavy sedation, Snowman went in the opposite direction. It grew tall, stayed bright lime green, and produced so much white resin that it looked like it was covered in snow.
This strain is the "Secret Weapon" of the Powerzzzup genetics team. By taking the structure and frost of Snowman and crossing it with the flavor of Y Life, they created the titans of the 2020s: Gary Payton and Cereal Milk. But Snowman is not just a breeding tool; it is a phenomenal smoke that offers a rare, Sativa-leaning Cookie experience.
History and Lineage: The Forgotten Phenotype
The story of Snowman is the story of the "Pheno Hunt." When the Cookie Family was stabilizing the original GSC, they found several distinct variations.
The Origin (GSC Phenotype): Most growers kept the short, purple, dense plants (the Indica leaners). However, Berner and his team kept a specific cut that was lanky, taller, and produced larger yields.
The Name: It was named "Snowman" because the trichome heads were so large and numerous that the buds looked white to the naked eye.
The Legacy: For years, Snowman was a "head stash" strain for the inner circle. It wasn't until Kenny Powers used it to pollinate Y Life that the world realized just how powerful these genetics were. It adds the "Gas" and the "Resin" to the fruity Y Life.
Terpene Profile: Vanilla Cream and Burnt Rubber
Snowman takes the classic "Cookie Dough" flavor profile and strips away the sweetness, replacing it with savory gas.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Gas): This is the engine. It provides a heavy, spicy diesel aroma that hits the nose hard.
Limonene (The Clean): A sharp citrus note that cuts through the gas, smelling like industrial lemon cleaner rather than fruit.
Humulene (The Earth): distinct woody, hoppy note that grounds the flavor and adds a "kushy" vibe.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is pungent and savory. Expect notes of burnt rubber, vanilla cream, and diesel fuel. It smells like a bakery that caught on fire (in a good way).
The Smoke: It is expansive and thick. The inhale is toasted marshmallow and pine, while the exhale is pure gassy funk.
Strain Effects: The Sativa Cookie
What makes Snowman unique is that it gets you "high" rather than "stoned."
The Experience
The Frost: The onset is cerebral and immediate. You feel a "cooling" sensation behind the eyes and a rush of mental energy.
The Creativity: Unlike the Forum Cut GSC, which puts you on the couch, Snowman makes you want to create. It is a favorite among artists and musicians in the Bay Area.
The Conversation: It is a highly social strain. It removes social anxiety and makes conversation flow easily.
The Landing: The body high is present, but it is a background buzz rather than a heavy blanket. You remain functional throughout the high.
Best For: Working on art projects, social gatherings, video gaming, and exploring the city.
Medical Benefits
Snowman is excellent for patients who need the potency of GSC but cannot afford to be sedated during the day.
Depression: The uplifting, euphoric nature of the strain is excellent for breaking out of a mental slump.
Fatigue: It provides a reliable energy boost without the jittery anxiety of a pure Haze.
Appetite Loss: Like all Cookie strains, it triggers a strong case of the munchies.
Chronic Stress: It allows users to detach from their worries while remaining present and active.
Growing Snowman: The Resin Queen
Snowman is a grower's favorite because it fixes the low-yield problem of the original GSC.
Growth Structure
The Vigor: It grows much faster and taller than the original Cookies. It has a "sativa" structure with longer internodal spacing.
The Frost: The resin production is elite. This is one of the best strains for making hash or rosin because the trichome heads are massive and detach easily.
The Yield: It yields significantly more than the Forum Cut.
Flowering Time: 9 to 10 weeks. It takes a little longer to finish than some hybrids, but the frost is worth the wait.
Grower’s Tip: This strain loves light. Because it is less leafy than other strains, light penetrates deep into the canopy. You don't need to defoliate as heavily as you would with other Cookie crosses.
Final Verdict: The Ice King
Snowman is the backbone of the modern "Exotic" market. It is the strain that took the flavor of Cookies and gave it the structure and potency of a Sativa powerhouse. While it is often overshadowed by its famous children (Gary Payton and Cereal Milk), Snowman stands on its own as a top-tier smoke. It is gas, cream, and frost wrapped in a lime-green package.
You should choose Snowman if:
You want to experience the father of Gary Payton.
You love Girl Scout Cookies but find them too sleepy.
You are a hash maker or pressing your own rosin.
You prefer savory, creamy, and gassy flavors over fruit.
Score: 9.4/10 (The Frozen Father)