Albany Sour Diesel
Also known as: Albany Sour, The Albany Cut, The Sour, East Coast Sour Diesel, Sour D, 1996 Albany Cut
Albany Sour Diesel Strain Overview
Albany Sour Diesel is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid strain that emerged from the underground cannabis scene of Albany, New York in the mid-1990s. Created by a breeder known as Weasel in the early 90s and later passed to the Florette crew since the mid 2000s, this strain became famous as the NYC Diesel, AJ Sour Diesel or East Coast Sour Diesel through an accidental cross of Chem 91 and an unknown hermie from Weasel's growroom. The strain represents one of the most important contributions to East Coast cannabis culture and helped establish the modern 'diesel' family of strains.
Albany Sour Diesel is characterized by its distinctive appearance featuring loose and foxtailed bracts that provide significant surface area for resin coverage. The buds are typically lime to forest green with orange pistils and heavy frost on the calyxes. The strain exhibits a lingering piney freshness in the background that cuts through the heavy, almost humid smell, with inviting latex and licorice terps emerging when broken down, creating a flavor profile that tastes like spoiled milk mixed with burnt rubber - undeniably sour yet subtle with an unctuous mouthfeel. This unique organoleptic profile has made it one of the most recognizable strains in cannabis culture.
Albany Sour Diesel Strain Effects
Albany Sour Diesel Strain Positive Effects
- Users report relief from depression
- May help with stress and anxiety
- Often used for pain management
- Users report increased energy for combating fatigue
- May help enhance focus and creativity
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Albany Sour Diesel Strain Possible Negative Effects
Albany Sour Diesel Strain Growing Information
The 1996 Albany Sour Diesel cut thrives in both indoor and outdoor cultivation environments with vigorous growth and exceptional resin production making it a reliable choice for commercial and personal growers, rewarding cultivators with dense, aromatic buds packed with signature sour terpenes when given proper care and feeding. Flowering time is typically 82 days around 12 weeks but can be pulled at 11 weeks, though 12 weeks provides a more complex terpene profile. The strain is considered intermediate to advanced difficulty, requiring careful attention to nutrition as it can be harder to restore to health once deficient compared to other strains. Plants respond well to topping and light training, with notable stretch during early flower.
Albany Sour Diesel Strain Genetics
Albany Sour Diesel Strain Child Strains
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Albany Sour Diesel make you feel?
Albany Sour Diesel is known to produce the following effects:
- Energetic: 90%
- Euphoric: 85%
- Happy: 80%
- Uplifted: 80%
- Focused: 75%
- Creative: 70%
What are the positive effects of Albany Sour Diesel?
Albany Sour Diesel has these reported positive effects:
- Users report relief from depression
- May help with stress and anxiety
- Often used for pain management
- Users report increased energy for combating fatigue
- May help enhance focus and creativity
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the negative effects of Albany Sour Diesel?
Possible negative effects include:
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Eyes
- Paranoia
- Anxiety
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible paranoia in high doses
- Potential anxiety with large amounts
- May cause jitteriness in sensitive users
What does Albany Sour Diesel taste like?
Albany Sour Diesel has the following flavor profile:
- Chemical
- Citrus
- Diesel
- Earthy
- Licorice
- Pine
- Sour