Ethos Cookies #4: The Frost Factory
Ethos Cookies #4: The Frost Factory
Strain Overview
Type: Hybrid (Indica-Leaning Hybrid)
Breeder: Ethos Genetics (Specific Breeder's Cut)
Lineage: Mandarin Cookies #17 x Colin OG #1
Market Status: The "Resin King"; Ethos Cookies #4 is the quiet partner in the End Game success story. While the #16 phenotype was selected for its massive frame and yield, the #4 phenotype was selected for one primary reason: extreme trichome density. It is the "Father" used in the famous End Game: The Punch Line cross. Breeders and connoisseurs revere this cut not just for its ability to grow, but for its ability to produce a layer of resin so thick it looks like white fur. It is the engine that drives the incredible "bag appeal" of modern Ethos strains.
THC Content: Very High (26% – 30%+)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Humulene, Bisabolol
Key Effects: Narcotic Euphoria, Heavy Body Stone, Stress "Eraser," Deep Sleep
Ethos Cookies #4 is a resin production machine.
If the #16 is the bodybuilder, the #4 is the diamond jeweler. It was chosen to add the "bling." It offers a terpene profile that is deeper, darker, and gassier than its siblings, smelling of heavy fuel, floral incense, and chem. It represents the potency side of the equation, designed to ensure that the final product hits just as hard as it looks.
History and Lineage: The Potency Selection
Like its sister (#16), this strain comes from the legendary Ethos Cookies hunt, but it was pulled from the population for different traits.
The Cross: The marriage of Mandarin Cookies #17 (Flavor) and Colin OG #1 (Potency).
The Selection: In a room full of vigorous plants, the #4 stood out because it was "greasier." It wasn't necessarily the biggest plant in the room, but it was the stickiest. It had a higher concentration of resin heads and a more aggressive, narcotic effect.
The Legacy: Ethos chose the #4 to be the Father (pollen donor) for the End Game line. Its job was to take the yield of the #16 and the flavor of the Cherry Punch and coat them both in a layer of high-THC diamond dust.
Terpene Profile: Heavy Gas and Floral Incense
The #4 phenotype leans heavily into the "OG" side of its lineage. It is less doughy than the #16 and more chemical.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Gas): The dominant terpene. It provides a pungent diesel fuel and black pepper nose that is aggressive and sinus-clearing.
Humulene (The Earth): Adds a distinct woody, hops-like aroma that gives the strain a "dry" and savory character, common in heavy Indicas.
Bisabolol (The Floral): This is a key differentiator. The #4 often expresses a sweet, chamomile or floral perfume note that lingers in the background of the gas.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is loud and industrial. It smells of jet fuel, wet soil, spicy incense, and faint berries.
The Smoke: Thick and expansive. It tastes of chem-fuel and earthy wood on the inhale, with a sweet floral finish on the exhale.
Strain Effects: The Narcotic Hammer
Ethos Cookies #4 is significantly heavier than the #16. It is not a functional daytime strain; it is a "lights out" strain.
The Experience
The Impact: The high hits with a heavy physical weight. It feels like a lead blanket being placed over your shoulders.
The Euphoria: There is a brief period of hazy happiness, but it quickly gives way to sedation. It is difficult to focus on complex tasks.
The Lock: This is a couch-lock strain. It numbs the extremities and makes movement feel like a chore.
The Sleep: It is a powerful sedative. It is ideal for ending the day, as it quiets the mind and relaxes the body into a deep slumber.
Best For: Severe insomnia, chronic pain management, muscle spasms, and high-tolerance night smoking.
Growing Ethos Cookies #4: The Frost Factory
This phenotype is prized for the quality of the biomass it produces, making it a favorite for extraction.
Growth Structure
The Resin: Extreme. This is the defining trait. The trichomes are large-headed and oily. It is an exceptional strain for making hash, rosin, or extracts.
The Structure: Medium-Height. It is slightly shorter and stockier than the #16. It grows more like a traditional OG Kush, with slightly more stretch between nodes.
The Colors: It is a dark plant. The leaves often turn deep forest green and purple, providing a dark backdrop for the stark white resin.
The Sensitivity: It can be slightly more sensitive to nutrients than the #16. It prefers a consistent, moderate feed rather than being blasted with high EC.
The Time: It finishes flowering in 9 weeks.
Grower’s Tip: Because the resin production is so high, this plant is very sticky to work with. Wear gloves when defoliating or harvesting, or your hands will be glued together. It loves lower temperatures in late flower to preserve the volatile gas terpenes.
Final Verdict: The Frost Factory
Ethos Cookies #4 is the unsung hero of the Ethos breeding program. While it may not have the massive yield fame of the #16, it provides the raw horsepower and bag appeal that defines the brand. It is a strain for the "gas heads" and the "potency chasers." It offers a smoke that smells like industrial fuel and a high that will put even the most seasoned smoker to sleep. If you want to know where The Punch Line gets its frost, look no further than the #4.
You should choose Ethos Cookies #4 genetics if:
You love Gas/Chem flavors.
You are an Extract Artist (High Resin/Hash).
You want Heavy Sedation.
You have a Very High Tolerance.
Score: 9.6/10 (The Potency Pheno)