Sour Power Strain Review

Coming to us from Hortilab Seeds is the Sour Power Strain, a sativa-dominant powerhouse that is as full of THC as it is of flavor. Its Sour Diesel lineage makes it a fan-favorite among sativa lovers like myself.

There is a reason why it is a three-time winner of the High Times Cannabis Cup for the best hybrid strain: its uplifting sativa nature combined with the benefits that the strain’s terpenes offer are simply out of this world.

Key Takeaways

• Sour Power is a potent sativa-dominant hybrid with THC levels of up to 25%.
• Thanks to its high THC levels and abundant terpenes, it may relieve a bit of stress and anxiety (at least in small quantities). 
• The high THC level and sativa genetics may result in feelings of paranoia or uneasiness for inexperienced users.
• The Sour Power strain features diesel, citrus, earth, musk, and flower flavors.

What Is the Sour Power Strain?

The Sour Pour strain is a heavily sativa-dominant hybrid known for producing strong cerebral effects characterized by bliss, euphoria, and giggles.

Thanks to its sativa-dominant nature and high THC content, expect Sour Power to make you giggle uncontrollably and talk a lot!

The dominant terpenes make the Sour Power strain a flavorful choice for washing away pain and anxiety. It’s the strain you should consume only if you want to get exceedingly high!

Sour Power Strain Appearance

Sour Power has great aesthetic appeal, thanks to its neon green nugs with even lighter green accents. The exterior is covered by dark red pistils and a layer of white trichomes so thick that you can barely see the green underneath. These medium-sized buds are grape-shaped and quite airy and fluffy.

Sour Power Strain Genetics

The Sour Power strain is 90% sativa, making it almost a pure sativa. Its lineage comprises two other big players, StarBud and East Coast Sour Diesel.

StarBud is an indica-dominant strain with high THC levels that produces a relaxing body high conducive to sleep. It has intense flavors of fuel, menthol, spice, and herbs. It’s also a product of Hortilab Seeds and another High Times Cannabis Cup Winner (Best Indica 2009).

ECSD, or East Coast Sour Diesel, is one of the most popular sativa strains in the world. It has distinct notes of diesel, fuel, lemon, and pine. It’s very potent, with THC levels easily exceeding 19%. It’s an uplifting and motivating strain, and these effects directly translate over to its offspring, Sour Power.

Sour Power Strain THC/CBD Content

Although it contains negligible levels of CBD, Sour Power may contain upwards of 24% THC. On average, THC levels range from 21% to 25%. This makes it potent and ideal for more seasoned consumers.

Such a high THC level is not for the faint of heart, and due to its sativa-dominant genetics, it may cause a little bit of anxiety and paranoia in beginners and those with low THC tolerances.

However, if you’re careful and start slow, you should be able to enjoy its benefits without suffering from any of its THC-induced side effects, such as paranoia.

For the more experienced cannabis veterans, it’s an ideal strain for getting you high as a kite. The cerebral high it produces is incomparably intense!

Sour Power Strain Terpenes

The three dominant terpenes in Sour Power are limonene, caryophyllene, and linalool. Respectively, these terpenes are citrusy, sweet, peppery, musky, and floral. They come together to create the intense flavor bouquet that is Sour Power.

These terpenes work together with THC to produce the entourage effect. Although they might not get you high, they have their own benefits.

Limonene is known for relieving stress and anxiety (an ideal terpene for this high-THC strain, as it may counteract some of its paranoia-inducing effects for those with low THC tolerances). Linalool may also relieve some anxiety and stress.

Caryophyllene may help relieve inflammation and pain, which, combined with the pain-relieving benefits of THC, makes Sour Power one of the best analgesic strains out there. Terpenes are good for more than just flavor because they contribute to the pain—and anxiety-relieving benefits of Sour Power.

Sour Power Strain Effects

Sour Power makes users feel uplifted and energetic. It’s an intense cerebral high that takes me up in the stratosphere, although it doesn’t produce much of a body high and is not sedating, either.

It’s mentally intoxicating and mind-altering and can make you giggly and talkative. It’s one of the most euphoric and blissful cerebral highs we’ve ever experienced. 

It’s an exciting mix of feeling motivated, uplifted, and ready to tackle challenges!

Worth noting is that too much of it can make you feel slightly anxious and paranoid because of its high THC content. We recommend that beginners take it easy because a little bit can make you feel like a million dollars, but a little too much can put your head in a bad place.

Sour Power Strain Reported Flavors

When you smoke this bud, the dominant taste on the tongue is diesel, which comes from its sour diesel genetics. It’s fuel-like and citrusy and has a strong chemical overtone. The inhale flavor is sweet, peppery, musky, and floral undertones.

Sour Power Strain Growing Info

Sour Power takes between 10 and 11 weeks to flower, although it is difficult to grow. It’s not the hardiest of plants and requires consistent growth conditions, which means that it’s only suitable for indoor growth. However, if properly maintained, expect to reap around 21 oz per square meter.

Strains like the Sour Power Strain

If you’re looking for a similar bud, there’s nothing better I can think of than Sour Diesel, a high-THC sativa strain known for its cerebral effects.

Where to Find the Sour Power Strain

If you’re looking for fantastic sativa-dominant strains like this, don’t hesitate to check out our selection at Botany Farms. We have a carefully curated selection of only the best sativa, indica, and hybrid strains, all of which undergo rigorous quality testing.

Our buds don’t contain pesticides, fungicides, or heavy metals; even better, they’re all sourced from local growers in the USA. Our experts trim and cure all of the buds that come through our doors to ensure that you only get the best possible product.

Final Thoughts

Sour Power is a true powerhouse as far as sativa strains go. With THC levels bordering on 25%, it’s a strain that will blast you off into outer space and leave you wondering how any strain could make you feel so high!

Sour Power Strain: Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Sour Power strain make me feel?

Sour Power is uplifting, motivating, energizing, and talkative. It produces a potent and insanely euphoric cerebral high with minimal body effects.

Is the Sour Power strain ideal for beginners?

Due to its extreme potency, Sour Power is not ideal for beginners. 

Sources

• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8686926/
• https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0944711309002578
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5549367/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8831077/
• https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/15/4535
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7324885/

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