Queso
Queso is a long-standing hybrid lineage dating back to the late 1990s, characterized by its pungent, skunky, and cheese-forward aromatic profile. Because the name has been used by multiple breeders over several decades, the genetics and resulting effects vary significantly depending on the specific iteration.
About Queso
The history of Queso is fragmented, with several distinct versions circulating under the same name. One prominent iteration comes from the Spanish seed bank Kannabia Seeds. This version is an indica-dominant hybrid created by crossing a Cheese clone—reportedly sourced from English travelers in the Granada region during the 1990s—with Mazar-i-Sharif Afghani. This lineage is noted for a profile that leans into the funk of its Skunk ancestry, often described as smelling of blue cheese. Reported effects for this version are typically heady, energetic, and euphoric.
A separate iteration of Queso is attributed to 3rd Coast Genetics. This version utilizes classic Cheese stock crossed with Pure Michigan. This cross results in a balanced hybrid that retains the signature cheesy and skunky aroma while offering effects that users describe as uplifting and creative, though often with a heavier physical presence than the Kannabia variant.