Colin OG #1: The Heavyweight Patriarch
Colin OG #1: The Heavyweight Patriarch
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (70% Indica / 30% Sativa)
Breeder: Ethos Genetics (Colin Gordon)
Lineage: Grateful Dawg x The White x (Sour Diesel x Flo)
Market Status: The "Breeder's Cut"; Colin OG #1 is the specific phenotype selected by Colin Gordon to define his namesake strain. While the public can buy the S1 or RBX seeds, the #1 pheno is the genetic anchor—the "perfect" expression of the cross. It was selected specifically to fix the weak, lanky structure of traditional OGs while keeping the devastating potency. It is famously the father of the Ethos Cookies line, imparting its massive stem strength and heavy fuel profile to everything it touches.
THC Content: High (23% – 28%)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene, Nerolidol
Key Effects: Heavy "Stupid" Euphoria, Deep Physical Relaxation, Mood Elevation, Memory Erasure
Colin OG #1 is what happens when you engineer an OG Kush for performance.
It rejects the vine-like, floppy habits of the Grateful Dawg parent and replaces them with a frame that is built like a tank. It offers a smoke that is aggressive, sour, and chemically pungent, delivering a high that is famous for making users forget what they were talking about mid-sentence.
History and Lineage: The Structural Fix
This strain was a passion project for Colin Gordon, designed to create an OG that was actually fun to grow.
The Grateful Dawg: A cut of Deadhead OG. This provides the classic sour, chem-fuel funk and the "stone" that OG lovers crave. However, like most OGs, it was lanky and weak-stemmed.
The White: The frost factory. This parent was introduced to add trichome density and tighten up the bud structure.
The (Sour Diesel x Flo): The structural engineer. This component adds the lateral branching, vigor, and the distinct purple coloration that the #1 phenotype is famous for.
The Synthesis: Colin OG #1 was the "Keeper" found in this complex hunt. It stood out because it had massive, thick stems (unusual for an OG) and produced huge, spongy colas that turned pitch black in late flower.
Terpene Profile: Floral Gas and Chem
The aroma of Colin OG #1 is complex. It isn't just "gas"; it has a distinct floral and fruit undertone that makes it unique.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Gas): The dominant terpene. It provides a heavy pepper and diesel kick that coats the mouth.
Nerolidol (The Floral): This is a unique trait of the Colin OG. It adds a woody, floral, and bark-like aroma that blends with the fuel to create a "Sour Sage" vibe.
Limonene (The Citrus): Adds a sharp sour lemon note, reminiscent of cleaning fluid.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is pungent and lingering. It smells of sour diesel, floral soap, and grape/cherry soda.
The Smoke: Smooth but expansive. It tastes of earthy chem-fuel on the inhale, followed by a floral citrus finish on the exhale.
Strain Effects: The "Stupid" High
Colin OG #1 is affectionately known for its ability to wipe your short-term memory.
The Experience
The Fog: The high hits quickly with a hazy euphoria. You feel happy and unbothered, but mental sharpness drops immediately. It is the opposite of a "focus" strain.
The Giggle: It is a great social strain (if you don't mind losing your train of thought). It induces laughter and a carefree attitude.
The Body: A warm, buzzing physical heaviness spreads through the limbs. It relaxes the muscles deeply without necessarily putting you to sleep immediately.
The Duration: It is a long-lasting high. It lingers for hours, leaving you in a state of content relaxation.
Best For: Unwinding after work, lazy weekends, watching comedy, stress relief, and pain management.
Growing Colin OG #1: The Tank
Growers covet this cut because it grows unlike any other OG on the market.
Growth Structure
The Stems: Thick and Strong. This is the defining trait of the #1 pheno. It supports its own weight and does not require the heavy trellising that other OGs do.
The Yield: High. It produces large, spongy flowers that are deceptively heavy. The open structure resists mold well.
The Colors: It is a goth plant. In late flower, the leaves and buds turn dark purple, magenta, and nearly black, making the white trichomes pop.
The Vigor: It is aggressive. It responds well to heavy feeding and high light intensity.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 9 weeks.
Grower’s Tip: While the buds are large, they can be "spongy" rather than rock hard. This is normal for the strain and helps prevent botrytis (bud rot). Do not over-dry this strain, or it will crumble to dust. A slow, 60/60 cure is essential to preserve the texture.
Final Verdict: The Heavyweight Patriarch
Colin OG #1 is the father figure of the modern Ethos lineup. It proved that you could breed the "finicky" nature out of an OG without sacrificing the potency or the gas. It offers a smoke that is loud, floral, and devastatingly stony, packaged in a plant that looks like a black velvet painting. If you want to grow an OG that supports itself and hits like a truck, respect the patriarch.
You should choose Colin OG #1 if:
You love Sour/Chem flavors.
You want a "Stony/Hazy" High.
You want "Bag Appeal" (Black/Purple).
You hate weak-stemmed plants.
Score: 9.4/10 (The Structural OG)