Cultivar record / exodus-cheese
Exodus Cheese
Exodus Cheese is a hybrid cultivar with Skunk #1 in its recorded lineage. Reported characteristics include cheese, pungent and earthy flavours and relaxed, euphoric and happy effects.
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Cover reference: The photograph above shows UK Cheese, not Exodus Cheese. Shares skunk #1 in its lineage.
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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
Reported negatives
- Dizzy
- Dry Eyes
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
Overview
Exodus Cheese is a hybrid cannabis cultivar. Exodus Cheese emerged in the late 1980s or early 1990s and was spread by the Exodus collective, a UK-based activist group. It became one of the most sought-after cultivars in the UK, known for its pungent, cheese-like aroma, and has since been used to create numerous seed lines.
History and origin
No dedicated single-strain ISMOKE review exists, but Exodus Cheese is referenced in 8 ISMOKE articles (2020-2021) as a foundational UK cannabis strain. The normalised strains data (flagship) includes an archive observation: 'Cheese was originally discovered in a bag of Skunk No.1 Seeds by a grower in South East England in 1998 and the cut gifted to Exodus Crew, based in Luton, England, in 1995. This is where the archive get Exodus Cheese from. This strain is synonymous with the UK by cannabis consumers across the planet.' This UK-origin narrative is unique to the ISMOKE corpus and not present on strains.cc, making it a high-value enrichment for the reference profile.
Genetics and lineage
The recorded lineage for Exodus Cheese is a single Skunk #1 phenotype, grown from a packet of Sensi Seeds Skunk #1. The original grower is unknown; it is a clone-only cultivar.
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include cheese, pungent and earthy.
Reported character
Reported effects include relaxed, euphoric and happy. Individual experiences vary.
Uncertainty and variation
This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Reported Effects of Exodus Cheese
Users most commonly report feeling relaxed, euphoric and happy after consuming Exodus 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 — Pinene (aroma and mood), Caryophyllene (comfort and ease), and Limonene (freshness and energy) — as well as individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.
Terpene Profile
The dominant terpenes recorded for Exodus Cheese are Pinene (a sharp pine aroma linked to alertness and mental clarity), Caryophyllene (a spicy, peppery character associated with comfort and ease) and Limonene (a bright citrus note often linked to elevated mood). 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.
Exodus Cheese Questions
What is Exodus Cheese?
Exodus Cheese is classified as hybrid. Its recorded parent strain is Skunk #1.
Is Exodus Cheese indica or sativa?
Exodus Cheese is recorded as hybrid. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
How strong is Exodus Cheese?
The archive record notes THC 17% and CBD <1% for Exodus Cheese. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Exodus Cheese suitable for beginners?
Some consumers report feeling paranoid or anxious with Exodus Cheese, so beginners should start with a very small amount and give it time before consuming more. Individual tolerance varies considerably.
What does Exodus Cheese taste like?
The archive lists cheese, pungent and earthy as flavour notes for Exodus Cheese.
What effects are reported for Exodus Cheese?
Community-reported effects include relaxed, euphoric and happy. Individual experience varies considerably.
What are the potential downsides of Exodus Cheese?
Commonly reported side effects include dizzy and dry eyes. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
What terpenes are in Exodus Cheese?
The archive record lists pinene, caryophyllene and limonene as terpenes associated with Exodus Cheese.
What is the genetic lineage of Exodus Cheese?
The recorded parent strain is Skunk #1. Lineage accounts can differ by breeder and source.
Is every Exodus 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.