Grandpa’s Stash: The Old School Revival
Grandpa’s Stash: The Old School Revival
Strain Overview
Type: Hybrid (Indica-Leaning)
Breeder: Ethos Genetics (Colin Gordon)
Lineage: 1994 Super Skunk x 1992 OG Kush x 1970s Afghan Kush
Market Status: The "Nostalgia Trip"; Grandpa’s Stash is a deliberate rebellion against the modern cannabis market. In an era dominated by "Candy," "Cake," and "Cookies," Ethos Genetics decided to open the time capsule. By combining three legendary cuts from the 70s and 90s, they created a strain that smells like a Phish concert parking lot. It is famous for its massive outdoor yields, incredibly fast flowering time, and a terpene profile that is unapologetically skunky, earthy, and piney.
THC Content: Moderate to High (20% – 25%)
Dominant Terpenes: Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene, Humulene
Key Effects: Mellow Relaxation, "Good Vibes" Euphoria, Giggly, Stress Free
Grandpa’s Stash is the weed your dad smoked, but better.
It strips away the complex creamy/fruity notes of modern poly-hybrids and returns to the basics: Skunk, Pine, and Earth. It offers a profile that is savory, incense-heavy, and musky. It is a smooth, easy-going smoke that reminds veterans why they fell in love with cannabis in the first place.
History and Lineage: The Time Capsule
This strain is a "Three-Way Cross" of verified heirloom genetics. Ethos didn't just use random seeds; they used specific vintage cuts to capture the era.
The Super Skunk (1994): The funk. This parent brings the pungent, sulfurous skunk spray aroma and the vigorous vegetative growth.
The OG Kush (1992): The gas. This is the original "Ocean Grown" profile—fuel, pine-sol, and lemon. It adds the potency and the "stoned" feeling behind the eyes.
The Afghan Kush (1970s): The backbone. A pure landrace Indica selected for mold resistance, fast flowering, and deep musk. It ensures the plant is tough enough to survive outdoors.
The Synthesis: Grandpa’s Stash is a "Stabilized Hybrid." Because the parents are so genetically distinct yet stable, the offspring is remarkably consistent. It grows like a tank and smells like a forest.
Terpene Profile: Pine, Skunk, and Incense
The aroma of Grandpa's Stash is "dank" in the traditional sense. It smells like a vintage record store or a woodshop.
Dominant Terpenes
Myrcene (The Earth): The dominant terpene. It provides a heavy musky, damp soil, and herbal base. It gives the smoke a thick, "lung-expanding" quality.
Pinene (The Forest): Highly prevalent. It adds a sharp pine needle and sap aroma that cuts through the musk, making the profile feel "fresh" and outdoorsy.
Caryophyllene (The Spice): Adds a black pepper and incense note, reminiscent of old-school hash.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: It is nostalgic. It smells of skunk spray, wet pine trees, campfire smoke, and spicy earth.
The Smoke: Smooth and rich. It tastes of pine sap and sandalwood on the inhale, with a sweet skunky finish on the exhale.
Strain Effects: The "Good Vibes" High
Grandpa’s Stash is not a "racy" Sativa, nor is it a "coma" Indica. It sits comfortably in the middle.
The Experience
The Smoothness: The high comes on gently. There is no anxiety or heart palpitations. It is a warm, fuzzy mental shift.
The Mood: It is inherently happy and giggly. It encourages conversation and storytelling. It is the perfect "porch weed" for sitting outside with a beer.
The Body: A mild physical relaxation loosens the joints. You feel capable of movement (gardening, walking), but you are perfectly content doing nothing.
The Ceiling: Unlike some modern strains that keep getting you higher, Grandpa’s Stash has a nice "ceiling." You reach a comfortable level of stoned and stay there.
Best For: Backyard BBQs, camping trips, listening to classic rock, stress relief, and novice smokers.
Growing Grandpa’s Stash: The Outdoor King
This is arguably the strain's biggest selling point. It was bred to be grown outside in the elements.
Growth Structure
The Resistance: Elite. Thanks to the Afghan and Skunk genetics, this plant is a tank. It is highly resistant to mold, mildew, and pests. It can handle cold nights and rain better than almost any "Cookie" strain.
The Speed: Fast. It is one of the earliest finishers in the Ethos lineup. Indoors, it finishes in 7 to 8 weeks. Outdoors, it can be ready by mid-to-late September, beating the frost.
The Yield: Massive. It produces huge, long colas. It is a very easy plant to grow and requires minimal training.
The Structure: It grows Tall and Open. The internodal spacing is wide, allowing for great airflow (further preventing mold).
Grower’s Tip: If you are a first-time outdoor grower, start here. It is practically bulletproof. Just make sure to support the branches, as the buds get heavy and can snap the stems in high winds.
Final Verdict: The Old School Revival
Grandpa’s Stash is a breath of fresh air—or rather, a breath of funky, skunky air. It rejects the modern obsession with purple candy and returns to the green, piney roots of cannabis culture. It is a strain that is incredibly easy to grow, massive in yield, and provides a high that is simply "good." If you miss the weed of the 90s, open the stash.
You should choose Grandpa’s Stash if:
You love Skunk/Pine/Earth flavors.
You grow Outdoors (Mold Resistance).
You want a Fast Flowering time.
You want a Chill, Happy High.
Score: 9.3/10 (The Nostalgia King)