New Strains Alert: White Nightmare, Monkey Paw, Lost Coast OG, Crazy Miss Hyde, and Blueberry Yum Yum
Bailey RahnPublished on January 2, 2015· Last updated November 17, 2022
We’re rolling into 2015 with five new strains nominated by you using the Leafly app! If you had a jarring, eventful transition into the new year, these hybrids are just what you’ll need to recover balanced equilibrium. Or, for those who had a relaxing night in, one of these new varieties should be all you need to stay on track for a blissful, stress-free 2015 launch.
We know many of you are no stranger to these new strains, so be sure to leave a review sharing your thoughts if you’ve had a chance to try one already!
Blue Dream’s soaringsativa effects andfruityflavors collide with White Moonshine’s resinous coat of milky trichomes to produce White Nightmare. The sativa-dominant hybrid brings a forceful, sweet aroma ofberries andHaze. The flavor stays true to its Blue Dream genetics but with anearthy, hash-like aftertaste. White Nightmare generates a stimulating stream ofeuphoria and bliss thatelevates the mood and brings with it a comfortable, relaxing body high.
Monkey Paw takes its name from its fingerling buds that resemble the curled paws of primates. It is a fabled old school strain whose roots sprouted in Michigan and has built a solid reputation for itself across the Midwest. This hybrid is a compelling mixture of Acapulco Gold and Colombian Goldsativasthat are balanced by Afghani’sindica influence to produce apungentcombination of sweetand fruityflavors. Its aroma is reminiscent of the thick musk of Skunkvarieties with sharp notes of zesty citrusthat cut the senses. The aftertaste of fresh fruits, likegrape and blueberry, serves as precursor to the relaxing effects that calm body pains and stimulate the stomach.
Lost Coast OG is a 60/40 indica-dominant hybridthat marriesChemdawg 4genetics with those of two age-old heirloom strains, Pakistani Kush and Lemon Thai. Flavors of sour citrusand earthymusk burst through on the exhale in show of its signature OG terpene profile. This California native induces a soaring cerebral buzzing sensation that brings new vitality to mood, creativity, and conversation. The potently euphoric effects can sometimes skid into anxiety with large doses, so novices should approach this OG with some degree of caution.
Crazy Miss Hyde is a surprisingly balancedhybrid given her name. She is a lively combination of the uplifting,sativa-dominant Belladona and the powerhouse indicaNorthern Lights. The buds deliver a potent mixture of earthyflavors likementholand chocolate with a sweetvanilla influence. The effects tend to be focused in the head, with thought provoking stimulation andcreativitythat can border onanxiety when over-consumed. With the right dosing, the indica influence levels out the effects of Crazy Miss Hyde and induces arelaxingsense of euphoria.
Blueberry Yum Yum is a hybridstrain whose popularity was ushered in by rap artist Ludacris and his song centered on the strain. While certainly the progeny of the famed Blueberry indica, its other parent is suspected to have been a Durban Poison sativa. Because of its parents’ polarity, Blueberry Yum Yum can express a wide spectrum of effects, but consumers typically report uplifting,happy effects perfect for any time of the day. Though dominated by an unmistakable blueberry aroma, accents of earthymint and pine can also be detected on the palate.
