Cultivar record / blue-cheese
Blue Cheese
Breaking open the bud I can smell the skunky cheesy deliciousness (and slight fruity undertone) that the Blue Cheese is known for.
- Type
- hybrid
- THC
- 18%
- CBD
- <1%
- Breeder
- Big Buddha Seeds
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Archive descriptors
Record notes
Only descriptors supported by both the archive record and supplementary cultivar data are listed here.
Reported feelings
Flavour notes
Terpenes
Genetics
- Blueberry
- UK Cheese
Reported negatives
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Dizzy
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
Genetics and lineage
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include cheesy and blueberry.
Reported character
Reported effects include sleepy, hungry and giggly. Individual experiences vary.
Background
This strain has been one of my favourite heavy indicas for ages - I first tried Blue Cheese from Barney's Coffeeshop, Amsterdam back in 2010. I remember smoking it in the early evening and cutting my day short as I headed back to the hostel to grab some shut eye, it was that strong.
This sample of Blue Cheese was grown by Kush Family Collective.
Appearance
The Blue Cheese buds look great - tightly packed together with good colouration, they look like little sweet boulders.
A lovely shade of green makes up most of the colour, with some faded-looking pistils (the orange hairs) dotted in for good measure.
The trichomes are also visible by eye, but the bud doesn't appear particularly frosty.
Aroma
Wow, this one is a stinker! Really, really strong dank skunky cheesy smells come off this bud from all angles. Out of all the bud I had sampled to date, this may be the strongest smelling of them all.
Breaking open the bud I can smell the skunky cheesy deliciousness (and slight fruity undertone) that the Blue Cheese is known for.
Taste
Smoking the Blue Cheese through my bong, I was actually slightly disappointed with the flavour, considering the smell was so strong. The taste gets lost a bit, and although a bong of this Blue Cheese leaves a skunky taste in my mouth, it wasn't strong enough for flavour.
I also vaped some Blue Cheese through my Pax 2 vaporiser. This resulted in a much better indication of the flavour, which I really enjoyed. I got skunky, cheesy and fruity notes vaping this through the Pax 2.
Effects
This is a seriously strong cannabis strain, and the effects are on the indica side. Smoking Blue Cheese can leave you with couch lock, and an overwhelming sense of relaxation that is hard to shake off!
For this reason, I prefer smoking this strain in the evening time.
Uncertainty and variation
Blue Cheese appears under several names in the archive. Cultivar characteristics vary between growers and batches. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Blue Cheese appears under several names in the archive. Cultivar characteristics vary between growers and batches. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Reported Effects of Blue Cheese
Users most commonly report feeling sleepy, hungry and giggly after consuming Blue Cheese. These subjective effects are drawn from user-reported data and individual experiences vary considerably. The effects profile is influenced by the strain's dominant terpenes — Myrcene (aroma and mood), Limonene (comfort and ease), and Caryophyllene (freshness and energy) — as well as individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.
Blue Cheese combines the mellow, happy characteristics of the original UK Cheese with the soothing physical relaxation inherited from Blueberry. The result is a quintessentially British experience — relaxing, gently euphoric, and well-suited to evening consumption without being overwhelmingly sedative.
Terpene Profile
The dominant terpenes recorded for Blue Cheese are Myrcene (an earthy, musky profile commonly associated with relaxation and the classic sedative sensation), Limonene (a bright citrus note often linked to elevated mood) and Caryophyllene (a spicy, peppery character associated with comfort and ease). Terpene profiles can vary between phenotypes, growing conditions and curing methods.
For more on how terpenes influence the cannabis experience, see our guide to cannabis terpenes and browse the terpene directory.
Flowering Time and Cultivation
Blue Cheese has a typical indoor flowering time of approximately 8 to 9 weeks. Outdoor growers in the Northern Hemisphere can expect harvest around late September to early October. The cultivar is known for compact structure, good mould resistance, and a strong odour during flowering.
Cultivation information is provided for reference. Growing conditions, phenotype selection and cultivation skill materially affect outcomes.
Blue Cheese Questions
What did the Blue Cheese review say about its background?
This strain has been one of my favourite heavy indicas for ages - I first tried Blue Cheese from Barney's Coffeeshop, Amsterdam back in 2010.
What did the reviewed Blue Cheese flower look like?
The Blue Cheese buds look great - tightly packed together with good colouration, they look like little sweet boulders.
What aroma did the Blue Cheese review describe?
Breaking open the bud I can smell the skunky cheesy deliciousness (and slight fruity undertone) that the Blue Cheese is known for.
How did Blue Cheese taste in the review?
The taste gets lost a bit, and although a bong of this Blue Cheese leaves a skunky taste in my mouth, it wasn't strong enough for flavour.
What effects did the Blue Cheese review describe?
Smoking Blue Cheese can leave you with couch lock, and an overwhelming sense of relaxation that is hard to shake off!
How strong is Blue Cheese?
The archive record notes THC 18% and CBD <1% for Blue Cheese. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Blue Cheese suitable for beginners?
Some consumers report feeling paranoid or anxious with Blue Cheese, so beginners should start with a very small amount and give it time before consuming more. Individual tolerance varies considerably.
Is Blue Cheese indica or sativa?
Blue Cheese is recorded as hybrid. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
What terpenes are found in Blue Cheese?
The archive records myrcene, limonene and caryophyllene as terpenes associated with Blue Cheese.
What are the potential downsides of Blue Cheese?
Commonly reported side effects include dry mouth, dry eyes and dizzy. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
Is every Blue Cheese sample identical?
No. Phenotype, cultivation methods, storage conditions and batch differences can materially change appearance, aroma, flavour and reported character. The archive records what was observed in specific samples — your experience may differ.