- Blue Cheese is a hybrid Indica-dominant Hybrid strain originating from United Kingdom, dating back to 2006.
- Lab tests place its THC content at approximately 17-22%.
- Its lineage runs through Blueberry x UK Cheese (Exodus Cheese), making it a key reference point for breeders.
- Understanding its ancestry explains both its flavour profile and its characteristic effects.
- Dominant terpenes: Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene — driving its signature aroma and effects.
About Blue Cheese
Blue Cheese is an indica-dominant hybrid created by crossing Blueberry with the original UK Cheese (an Exodus Cheese cut). The plants produce dense, chunky buds with a frosty trichome layer and a distinctive green-and-purple coloration. The aroma is immediately recognizable: sweet blueberry and berries collide with pungent, savory cheese and skunk notes, creating a complex sweet-savory profile. The flavor is a similar duality — sweet berry inhale followed by a funky, cheese-and-earth exhale with woody and spicy undertones. The effects are relaxing and body-focused without being excessively sedative, making it suitable for evening use while remaining functional. Blue Cheese became a staple of UK coffee shops and dispensaries and remains one of the most popular Cheese crosses ever bred.
Flavor Profile
The Story & Lineage Origin
Blue Cheese was bred by crossing Blueberry (a legendary DJ Short creation) with the UK Cheese clone — a pungent Skunk #1 phenotype that originated in the UK in the late 1980s and was propagated by the Exodus collective. The strain emerged in the mid-2000s as a response to the growing popularity of both Cheese and Blueberry genetics in the UK cannabis scene.
Multiple seed banks released Blue Cheese versions (Barney's Farm, Big Buddha Seeds, others), with each offering a slightly different expression of the cross. The strain became a staple of UK coffee shops and the British underground cannabis culture.
Blue Cheese was particularly popular among growers for its relatively short flowering time and high yields, and among consumers for its unique and memorable flavor profile.
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Live Amsterdam Pricing
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Blue Cheese is a popular strain on Amsterdam's coffeeshop menus. Prices and availability change daily based on supply, quality, and seasonal harvests.
- Centrum / De Wallen — Most tourist-facing shops stock popular strains like Blue Cheese
- Bedford Factory (Outer Space) — Premium selection with quality-tested Blue Cheese
- Barney's Gourmet Flowers — High-end Blue Cheese with detailed lab reports
- Grey Area — Curated Blue Cheese selection, limited stock
- LOF Amsterdam — Wide Blue Cheese variety with delivery options
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Phenotypes & Cultivars
Blue Cheese is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Blue Cheese is dominated by Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the THC percentage of Blue Cheese?
Blue Cheese typically tests at 17-22% THC content in lab results, though actual potency varies by phenotype, growing conditions, and harvest. As an indica-leaning strain, the THC produces a heavier body-driven effect.
Is Blue Cheese a sativa or indica?
Blue Cheese is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain (Indica-dominant Hybrid). Bred from Blueberry x UK Cheese (Exodus Cheese), its effects lean toward a relaxing, body-driven indica experience. Users report: Relaxed, euphoric, happy, sleepy at high doses, tingly, uplifted.
Blue Cheese strain review — what to expect
Blue Cheese is known for Relaxed, euphoric, happy, sleepy at high doses, tingly, uplifted. The definitive UK cheese cross: Blueberry x UK Cheese. Blue Cheese combines the sweet berry notes of Blueberry with the pungent, savory funk of Cheese to create one of the most distinctive and beloved indica hybrids in British cannabis culture. The aroma profile features sweet blueberry, pungent cheese, skunk, earth, berry, woody spice. Dominant terpenes: Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene.
What are the phenotypes of Blue Cheese?
Blue Cheese expresses several phenotypes and cuts, including Blue Cheese, Blue Cheese Original. The dominant phenotypes often show subtle differences in structure, flowering time, color expression, and terpene balance while sharing the same core genetics.
What is Blue Cheese crossed from?
Blue Cheese was bred from Blueberry x UK Cheese (Exodus Cheese). Detailed ancestry: Blueberry (Afghani x Thai x Purple Thai) x UK Cheese (Skunk #1 phenotype). This cross produces the strain's characteristic effects, terpene profile, and growth pattern.
Is Blue Cheese available in Amsterdam coffee shops?
Yes — Blue Cheese is found on Amsterdam coffeeshop menus. Live Amsterdam pricing and shop availability is updated daily on DAM Live.
What terpenes are in Blue Cheese?
Blue Cheese is dominated by Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene. These aromatic compounds shape the strain's signature flavor, aroma, and contribute to its reported effects through the entourage effect.
How much does Blue Cheese yield and how long does it flower?
Blue Cheese has a flowering time of 8-9 weeks and produces medium to high yields. Plants reach medium (100-140 cm) height, making it a versatile size for most indoor setups.
What is Blue Cheese and where does it come from?
Blue Cheese is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain that originates from United Kingdom. It belongs to the 2000s era of cannabis genetics. The definitive UK cheese cross: Blueberry x UK Cheese. Blue Cheese combines the sweet berry notes of Blueberry with the pungent, savory funk of Cheese to create one of the most distinctive and beloved indica hybrids in British cannabis culture.
What is the genetic background of Blue Cheese?
Blue Cheese has the following ancestry: Blueberry (Afghani x Thai x Purple Thai) x UK Cheese (Skunk #1 phenotype).
Is Blue Cheese indica or sativa?
Blue Cheese is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain. Learn how in indica vs sativa classification differs in our strain guide.
What does Blue Cheese smell and taste like?
Blue Cheese has a Sweet blueberry, pungent cheese, skunk, earth, berry, woody spice aroma, with flavors described as Sweet berry, savory cheese, earth, wood, spicy undertones. Its dominant terpenes are Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene.
Medical Applications
Blue Cheese is commonly associated with: