5 Classic Cannabis Strains Everyone Should Try and What to do After you Light Up

Everyone has had that moment standing at the dispensary staring at the menu trying to decipher which of the ridiculously named strains would be the best vibe for their smoke sesh. With so many choices it can be impossible to know what to pick especially if you just started blazing up so here are 5 classic weed strains to know about and the best type of activity to do with each.

1. Blue Dream

Blue Dream is the perfect all-rounder strain, if you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser that pairs well with basically any activity this is the one for you. The history of marijuana in the modern US is by its very nature secretive and based primarily around stories and legends passed around by potheads, the very definition of an unreliable narrator nonetheless the story goes that Blue Dream was first grown by a medical marijuana producer in Santa Cruz CA in 2003. It quickly rose to popularity nationwide for its perfect balance of Sativa and Indica effects. Blue Dream is a sativa-dominat hybrid, a combination of Blueberry and Haze, it provides the user with a relaxed physical sensation without the dreaded couch-lock effect, the euphoric mental state it provides is known for its creativity-boosting power. While this is the perfect all-purpose strain its best-case uses are going to be for more stimulating activity, hanging out with a group of friends, painting, writing, sculpting, or for the more adventurous, a trip to an art museum.

2. Sour Diesel

A personal favorite of mine is Sour Diesel, known for its pungent skunk aroma, it is an old-school favorite. Allegedly traced to a man named Weasel in the 90s on Staten Island Sour Diesel is the most legendary strain produced on the east coast. Sour Diesel is a potent sativa strain capable of making the most seasoned stoners feel zooted. As a very energizing strain Sour D is perfect for a night out, it was notorious in the DC punk scene and its scent was ever present on the Grateful Dead’s tour throughout the 90s so its a top choice as a concert companion and the cerebral dream-like mental effects will enhance your appreciation of the music. 

3. Purple Haze

While many strains are referenced in popular culture only one is legendary enough to be the title of a Jimi Hendrix song, Purple Haze more than deserves the recognition it gets. Originating in Colombia while it is unclear if the bud actually inspired the song the two become synonymous at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 where Hendrix performed the song to a crowd where the bud was available in copious quantities. Named for the distinctive purple coloring of the leaves Purple Haze is a highly potent sativa, boosting energy creativity and easing anxiety. Purple Haze can be considered a party strain good for high-energy social events; it can help get conversations going and relax partygoers without putting everyone to sleep.

4.  Northern Lights

If you’re looking for a more relaxed night in the perfect strain is Northern Lights. Northern Lights is believed to have been grown originally on an island outside of Seattle amongst the dense forest, one of 11 indica seedlings Northern Lights was the plant that reached the highest in the sky and was aptly named for it. An indica in the truest sense this is a resinous piney strain that will have you totally spaced out on the couch unlikely to move o all night. While couch-lock as it is sometimes called can be annoying if you’re not expecting it, it can create the perfect vibe to sit back listen to your favorite Tame Impala album or lose your mind watching 2001: A Space Odyssey.

5. Pineapple Express

The youngest strain on this list also happens to be one of the highest profile in recent years starring in its own feature film, Pineapple Express. A real strain that predates the Seth Rogen, James Franco movie since 2008 it has exploded in popularity due to its mellow euphoria and bright tropical flavor profile. Pineapple Express would be my go-to strain for camping or a cross-country road trip while the movie is a little over the top the strain has a real ability to turn a normal night by the fireside into an unpredictable adventure.