Original Auto Cheese: The UK Underground Legend
Original Auto Cheese: The UK Underground Legend
Strain Overview
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid Autoflower (70% Indica / 30% Sativa)
Breeder: Fast Buds (Part of their "Originals" Line)
Lineage: UK Cheese (Skunk #1 Phenotype) x Fast Buds Auto Genetics
Market Status: The "Savory Stinker"; Original Auto Cheese is a perfectly executed homage to the most famous strain to ever come out of the United Kingdom. In a modern cannabis market obsessed with candy, cake, and fruit, this autoflower proudly stands out by smelling like a sharp, aged block of cheddar mixed with earthy skunk. Fast Buds managed to capture the iconic, aggressively pungent terpene profile of the original 1990s "Exodus" cut and pack it into a fast, beginner-friendly autoflower that guarantees a heavy, munchie-inducing stone.
THC Content: High (21%)
Dominant Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Pinene, Humulene
Key Effects: Intense Appetite Stimulation ("The Munchies"), Deep Muscle Relaxation, Euphoric Head Buzz, "Couch-Lock"
Original Auto Cheese is for the connoisseurs who prefer their cannabis savory rather than sweet.
This strain is a loud, unapologetic blast from the past. It offers a deeply unique flavor profile that coats the mouth in notes of sour dairy, spicy earth, and pungent funk. Beyond its unforgettable aroma, it is beloved for its devastatingly relaxing physical effects. It is a notoriously heavy feeder and a highly resilient grower, making it a fantastic choice for beginners who want to experience true, old-school European genetics without the fuss of a photoperiod light cycle.
History and Lineage: The Mutant Skunk
To understand the cult-like following behind Original Auto Cheese, you have to look at the happy accident that created the original cut.
The Legend (UK Exodus Cheese): In the late 1980s, a grower in the UK popped a pack of classic Skunk #1 seeds. One specific plant mutated, producing an unusually massive yield and an incredibly bizarre, sour-dairy aroma that smelled exactly like aged cheese. This clone was passed to the "Exodus" underground collective, and "UK Cheese" became a global phenomenon.
The Autoflower Conversion: Fast Buds utilized their "Originals" breeding program to resurrect this specific terpene profile. By crossing a pristine UK Cheese clone with their most stable ruderalis line, they locked in the sharp, savory aroma and heavy Indica yield, while reducing the seed-to-harvest timeline to a mere 9 weeks.
The Synthesis: The result is a 70% Indica-dominant hybrid that performs like a modern champion but smokes like a 1990s London underground legend. It retains the Skunk #1 euphoria but leans much heavier into physical sedation.
Terpene Profile: Sharp Cheddar and Earthy Funk
Do not open a jar of this in public unless you want people turning their heads. Original Auto Cheese is profoundly pungent, offering a completely unique savory experience.
Dominant Terpenes
Caryophyllene (The Sharp Spice): The dominant terpene. It provides a warm, peppery, and biting backbone that perfectly mimics the "sharpness" of an aged cheddar, while providing deep anti-inflammatory relief.
Myrcene (The Earthy Musk): Highly present. It grounds the sharp spice with a heavy, damp soil and musky foundation inherited from its Afghan Skunk roots.
Pinene (The Freshness): Adds a much-needed layer of fresh pine needle, cutting through the heavy dairy funk and providing the initial cerebral lift.
Humulene (The Wood): Contributes a dry, hoppy, and slightly herbal finish to the smoke.
Flavor Notes:
The Aroma: Aggressive and sour. It smells of aged cheddar cheese, musky earth, sour fruit, and pungent skunk.
The Smoke: Incredibly thick and lip-smacking. It tastes of sour dairy and spicy earth on the inhale, with a distinct, funky, savory cheese finish on the exhale.
Strain Effects: The Ultimate Appetite Stimulant
Original Auto Cheese is legendary for two specific effects: making you incredibly happy, and making you incredibly hungry.
The Experience
The Skunk Lift: The high begins with a nod to its Skunk #1 ancestry. You are immediately hit with a wave of warm, happy euphoria right behind the eyes. It is giggly, uplifting, and acts as a fantastic mood-reset button.
The Hunger: Within 30 minutes, the defining characteristic of this strain kicks in: the munchies. It is one of the most powerful appetite stimulants in the cannabis world. No snack in your pantry is safe.
The Melt: As you eat your way through the kitchen, the heavy Indica genetics take over. A profound, heavy physical relaxation melts down your spine, easing tight muscles and joint pain.
The Lock: By hour two, you are likely firmly planted on the sofa. It is a highly sedative strain that excels at ending the day and preparing the body for a deep, restful sleep.
Best For: Severe appetite loss, chronic pain, late-night movie marathons, combating severe stress or anxiety, and treating insomnia.
Growing Original Auto Cheese: The Stinky Producer
This is a remarkably easy plant to grow, but it requires strict environmental control due to its overwhelming odor.
Growth Structure
The Size: Compact and Stout. It grows into a classic Indica pine-tree shape, typically staying between 70 and 110 cm (2.5 to 3.5 feet) indoors. It develops a massive, fat central cola.
The Odor: Extreme. This cannot be stated enough: you must have a premium carbon filter. By week 6, the plant will smell like a sour dairy factory mixed with a skunk. It is not suitable for stealth grows without proper ventilation.
The Yield: Very High. Fast Buds rates this as a heavy producer, capable of pulling 400–550g/m² indoors. The buds are exceptionally dense, sticky, and covered in burnt-orange hairs.
The Time: A very reliable and fast finisher, usually ready for the chop in 63 days (9 weeks) from seed.
Grower’s Tip: Original Auto Cheese is a notoriously heavy feeder. She can handle aggressive nutrient schedules, particularly high doses of phosphorus and potassium during weeks 5 through 8, which will swell the buds to massive proportions. Because she is so stout, gentle leaf-tucking and LST early in the vegetative stage will help expose the lower branches to the light.
Similar Strains / Lineage Relations
If you respect the unique savory flavors and heavy stone of Original Auto Cheese, you should explore these related genetics:
Original Auto Skunk (Fast Buds): The Grandfather.
Why: If you want the foundational genetics that created Cheese, offering a more balanced, giggly 65/35 hybrid high with a sweeter, more traditional "roadkill" skunk aroma.
Blue Cheese Auto (Various Breeders): The Fruity Cousin.
Why: If you love the savory cheese profile but want to sweeten it up. This famous cross of Blueberry and Cheese offers an incredible flavor of sweet berry jam spread over sharp cheddar.
Original Auto Northern Lights (Fast Buds): The Stealth Alternative.
Why: If you want the heavy Indica couch-lock and beginner-friendly resilience, but cannot handle the extreme odor of the Cheese in your grow room.
Final Verdict: The Savory Classic
Original Auto Cheese is a masterfully executed tribute to UK cannabis history. Fast Buds took the bizarre, highly sought-after savory terpene profile of the 90s Exodus cut and transformed it into a bulletproof, 9-week autoflower. It is the ultimate antidote to the modern "sweet weed" craze, offering a pungent, mouth-coating flavor of sour earth and sharp cheddar. If you need a powerful appetite stimulant, a heavy nighttime sedative, or just want to experience one of the most unique flavor profiles in cannabis history, this strain is an essential addition to your tent.
You should choose Original Auto Cheese if:
You want a Savory/Sour/Earthy flavor profile.
You need extreme appetite stimulation (The Munchies).
You want a heavy, couch-locking Indica stone.
You are a beginner seeking massive, dense yields.
Score: 9.4/10 (The Savory Legend)