End Game: The Coleslaw – The Funky Feast
End Game: The Coleslaw – The Funky Feast
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (65% Indica / 35% Sativa)
Breeder: Ethos Genetics (Specific Phenotype/Cross from the End Game Line)
Lineage: End Game #5 (The Punch Line) x Gorilla Glue #4 (Original Glue)
Market Status: The "Savory Pheno"; End Game: The Coleslaw (often referred to simply as The Coleslaw) is the funky, savory cousin of "The Punch Line." Originating from the Ethos End Game Multipack (specifically the GG4 cross), this phenotype earned its nickname because it smells bizarrely delicious—like creamy dressing, damp earth, and pungent vegetation. While "The Punch Line" is all about fruit and dessert, "The Coleslaw" is all about funk and fuel. It is a cult favorite for smokers who prefer savory terpenes over sweet ones.
THC Content: High (24% – 28%)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene, Skatole
Key Effects: Heavy Physical Stoned, "Glued" Euphoria, Appetite Stimulation, Mental Fog
The Coleslaw is a picnic side dish gone wrong in the best way possible.
It drops the cherry-tart sweetness of its mother and leans heavily into the greasy, industrial funk of its father. It creates a profile that is creamy, vegetal, and undeniably loud. It smells like sour cabbage, mayonnaise, and diesel fuel, delivering a high that is thick, heavy, and satisfying.
History and Lineage: The Glue Collision
This strain is the result of crossing the "Exotic" with the "Industrial."
The Mother (End Game #5 - The Punch Line): The structure queen. As detailed in the previous review, this parent (Cherry Punch x Ethos Cookies) provides the rock-hard density, purple coloring, and a creamy texture to the smoke.
The Father (Gorilla Glue #4): The funk factory. The legendary GG4 brings the sour, chocolate-diesel aroma and the overwhelming sticky resin. It completely overwrites the "fruit" of the mother with its heavy, savory notes.
The Synthesis: The Coleslaw is what happens when you dip a fruit tart in ranch dressing. It retains the creamy mouthfeel of the End Game but adopts the "sour funk" of the Glue. It is a rare phenotype often hunted from the multipacks for its unique nose.
Terpene Profile: Creamy Funk and Veggies
The aroma of The Coleslaw is polarizing. You either love it or you hate it. It is savory, not sweet.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Mayo): The dominant terpene. It provides a heavy spicy, creamy, and oily aroma that mimics the sensation of fatty dressing.
Myrcene (The Cabbage): Adds a distinct damp earth, herbal, and vegetal note. It smells of wet soil and leafy greens.
Limonene (The Sour): In this mix, the Limonene doesn't smell like lemons; it smells like sour vinegar or fermentation. This creates the "slaw" acidity.
Skatole (The Funk): Inherited from the GG4/Diesel roots, this adds a chemical/gas funk that ties the whole profile together.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is pungent and weird. It smells of sour cream, vinegar, damp vegetation, and diesel gas.
The Smoke: Thick and heavy. It tastes of creamy earth and sour funk on the inhale, with a peppery, gassy finish on the exhale.
Strain Effects: The Picnic Crash
End Game: The Coleslaw is a heavy hitter. It inherits the sedative power of the GG4.
The Experience
The Glaze: The high hits with a mental fog. It isn't sharp or creative; it feels like wearing a warm, fuzzy hat.
The Glue: The physical effects are immediate. A heavy, sticky relaxation binds your muscles. You feel "glued" to your seat.
The Munchies: It is a ferocious appetite stimulant. This is not a strain for dieting. It makes all food taste incredible.
The Nap: Eventually, the heaviness becomes sedation. It is perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon where your only goal is to nap.
Best For: Appetite loss, chronic pain, insomnia, lazy weekends, and "loud" odor lovers.
Growing End Game: The Coleslaw: The Vigorous Beast
Thanks to the Gorilla Glue influence, this strain is more vigorous and higher-yielding than the standard Punch Line.
Growth Structure
The Vigor: High. It grows fast and stretches significantly in flower (a GG4 trait). It needs topping and training to keep under control.
The Yield: Very High. It produces large, messy, chunky colas that are dripping in resin.
The Structure: It is branchy and vine-like. It requires trellising to support the weight of the buds.
The Resin: Extreme. It is arguably even frostier than The Punch Line. The buds are sticky to the touch and excellent for making hash.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 9 to 10 weeks (slightly longer than the pure Punch Line due to the Glue influence).
Grower’s Tip: This strain reeks. The "sour" terpenes are very volatile. Ensure your carbon filtration is top-notch. It is also a heavy feeder, especially for Magnesium and Calcium during the stretch phase.
Final Verdict: The Funky Feast
End Game: The Coleslaw is the strain for the smoker who is bored of "Candy" and "Cake." It offers a profile that is genuinely unique—creamy, sour, and funky—backed by the raw power of Gorilla Glue. It is a plant that fills the room with a savory aroma and the jar with sticky, heavy buds. If you want a strain that smells like a deli and hits like a truck, grab a plate of The Coleslaw.
You should choose End Game: The Coleslaw if:
You love Savory/Funky flavors.
You are a fan of GG4.
You want Heavy Sedation.
You want High Yields.
Score: 9.3/10 (The Savory Hybrid)