Brian Berry Cough
Brian Berry Cough
Also known as: BBC, Brian Berry Citrus Blend, Brian Berry Black Currant
Overview
Brian Berry Cough is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain originally created by MzJill Genetics (formerly TGA Genetics/Subcool Seeds) through crossing Strawberry Cough, Romulan, and Cinderella 99. The strain was developed by MzJill, wife of legendary breeder Subcool, and named in honor of Brian, a childhood friend of MzJill who suffered from ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Tragically, Brian passed away just two days after sampling his namesake strain, making this cultivar both a tribute to his memory and an effort to raise awareness about ALS.
This cultivar is known for producing large, towering plants with dense, resinous buds adorned with purple-tipped fan leaves and lavender-green calyxes. The strain exhibits a compact, nugget-like bud structure with copious amounts of sticky resin and trichome coverage. Brian Berry Cough is prized for its distinctive candy-fruit aroma profile featuring prominent strawberry and cherry notes, often described as reminiscent of Jolly Rancher candies. The strain has earned recognition in the cannabis community for its balanced 50/50 indica-sativa genetics, delivering both cerebral stimulation and body relaxation, making it suitable for daytime or evening consumption.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic pain
- May help with stress and anxiety
- Often used for depression symptoms
- Reported benefits for ALS and spasticity
- May assist with nausea and appetite loss
- Users report help with insomnia
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Brian Berry Cough is moderately difficult to cultivate but rewarding for experienced growers. The strain flowers in 8-9 weeks (56-65 days) indoors and finishes outdoors in late September to early October. Plants grow tall with significant stretching during the first 21 days of flowering, producing large colas and heavy yields of 12-14 ounces per square meter indoors. The strain responds well to training techniques like topping and produces copious resin suitable for hash making. Plants require above-average nutrients and benefit from odor control measures due to the pungent aroma during flowering. Best grown as large, multi-topped plants for maximum yield potential.