Sour Patch Kiss

Sour Patch Kiss is a hybrid cross of Sour Kush and Kimbo Kush from Elev8 Seeds. Known for citrus, sweet, strawberry aromatics.

Sour Patch Kiss is a hybrid cultivar bred by Elev8 Seeds from Sour Kush and Kimbo Kush. In breeding programs, it has served as a parent line for Gelato Kiss. It appears in state compliance flower testing across 3 US markets (WA NV MI) between 2016 and 2022. Photoperiod cuts typically finish flowering in 8–10 weeks (~56–70 days) under indoor or greenhouse lighting.

Aroma and flavor

Jars of Sour Patch Kiss are most often described as showing bright citrus zest, sweet, sugary notes, sweet strawberry and earthy, soil-like depth. Chemotype data points to peppery beta-caryophyllene, bright, citrus-forward limonene and woody, hop-like humulene as the primary aromatic drivers, with batch-to-batch variation depending on cultivation and curing.

Reported effects

Consumers commonly report clear-headed task focus, a lifted, positive outlook and creative, associative thinking, making Sour Patch Kiss a frequent pick for late-afternoon or flexible social and evening use. The most commonly noted downsides are dry mouth and occasional dizziness.