Strain experience guide

Ape Face

Also known as Ape

Ape Face is a balanced 50/50 hybrid from Fresh Coast Seed Company, blending Peanut Butter Breath and Gorilla Butter genetics. Expect a Myrcene-driven wave of euphoria and creativity that mellows into deep relaxation and sleepiness, wrapped in berry, grape, and earthy pine flavors. A go-to choice for evening wind-down, stress relief, and easing into restful sleep. Read more Show less

Quick Hits

What kind of high is Ape Face?

A balanced hybrid reported as relaxed, happy and euphoric. Picked for sleep & bedtime and relaxing at night. The profile features sweet berry flavor, gassy berry aroma and myrcene as the lead terpene.

High Family
Relaxing High
Deep Body Relaxation
Dominant Terpenes
Myrcene
Smells Earthy, musky, fruity
Runs neck and neck with Limonene
  • Limonene Citrus, lemon, orange

Ordered by measured share — the exact percentages shift with every batch and cure.

How It Feels
Relaxed
  • Happy
  • Euphoric
Best For
Smells Like
Gassy berry
  • Earthy
  • Grape
Tastes Like
Sweet berry
  • Earthy
  • Fruity
  • Best Time Night
  • Era 2012
  • Rarity Common

Genetics Balanced Hybrid A guide to lineage, not a reliable predictor of the high.

Potency Check the label, not the strain Varies by batch, grower and harvest — check the label on the product you are buying. Scan your label → Reported ranges →

Heads up Reported: dry mouth and dry eyes. Responses vary — start low, go slow. Review safety →

Worth knowing

The details that shape the experience

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Ape Face Soundtrack

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The memorable details

  1. Balanced 50/50 hybrid combining Peanut Butter Breath and Gorilla Butter genetics
  2. Two-phase high: uplifting euphoria first, deep Myrcene relaxation second
  3. Berry, grape, and earthy pine flavor profile with a citrus-spice finish
  4. Popular nighttime pick for stress relief, pain relief, and easing into sleep
Explore the full profile Complete experience record Relaxed · Happy · Euphoric

Mind, body, and energy

Relaxed Happy Euphoric

Best enjoyed during night

Deep relaxation and sleep

Activities people choose it for

Therapeutic reports

Mental Effects

40 %
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    Stress Relief

    Reduces stress and racing thoughts effectively

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    Anxiety Relief

    Calms anxiety and promotes emotional stability

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Stress Relief Pain Relief

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Body Effects

60 %
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    Pain Management

    Alleviates chronic pain and muscle tension

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    Insomnia Relief

    Promotes sleep onset and sleep quality

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    Muscle Spasm Relief

    Reduces muscle spasms and physical tension

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Side effects and safer use

Side effects vary by individual. Start low, go slow. Consult a healthcare professional with concerns.

Dry Mouth
Dry Eyes
Dizziness
Anxiety
Sedation/Grogginess

These are commonly reported effects. Individual experiences may vary based on dosage, tolerance, and consumption method.

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Sound neighborhood

Follow Ape Face into Relaxing High music.

TIWIH classifies this strain within the Relaxing High chemistry pattern. Separately, our editorial music map associates the same family with these sounds. It is a creative bridge—not a prediction or artist endorsement.

Open the jar

Aroma, flavor, and chemistry

Look closer Full sensory specimen Berry · Earthy · Grape

Aroma and flavor

Aromas

Berry
Earthy
Grape
Gassy
Pine
Fruity

Flavors

Berry
Earthy
Fruity
Sweet
Grape
Citrus
Woody

Terpene profile

Total Terpene Content: 0.10% (Low)

Terpene Distribution

Terpene profile: Myrcene 0.1%, Limonene 0.1% .

Myrcene Dominant

Flavor: Earthy, musky, fruity

Sedating Muscle relaxant Anti-inflammatory

Full Profile

Myrcene
0.05%
Limonene
0.05%
Caryophyllene
—

Appearance

Color Palette

deep forest green
purple undertones
olive green
fiery orange pistils
golden amber trichomes

Texture

Dense, compact buds with a sticky, resin-heavy coating typical of Gorilla Butter-leaning genetics; sturdy structure that breaks apart with visible trichome shimmer.

Crystal Density

high

Heavy frost coating

Batch context Complete cannabinoid record THC 15-24% · Type I chemovar

There’s more to a strain than THC%.

THC percentage is a property of the product in your hand, not of the strain. It shifts with the batch, the grower, the harvest, and how the flower was cured and stored — the same strain can test several points apart from two different jars.

Treat the ranges below as market context for what to expect on a shelf — then read the actual label on the product you are buying, and use the terpene profile to judge how it will feel.

Type I THC-Dominant

High THC (>15%), low CBD (<1%) - Most common recreational strains

Reported THC Range
15-24%
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03 · AI interpretation

Professor High interprets the pattern

The moment this hits, there's a bright, berry-grape sweetness on the exhale that immediately lifts my mood — that's the Limonene doing its job on the serotonin pathways. Within minutes I feel a cheerful, chatty euphoria creep in, my thoughts moving fast and a little more colorful than usual, perfect for a burst of creative tangent-chasing. But give it twenty, thirty minutes, and the Myrcene starts pulling rank. My shoulders drop, my eyelids get heavy, and that earlier mental spark softens into a warm, syrupy calm. It's a genuinely satisfying two-act high — Act One is playful and social, Act Two is a slow-motion sink into the couch. By the time I'm reaching for a snack (and I will), I know sleep isn't far behind. This is a strain that respects the clock — save it for when the day's obligations are done.

Read this as an interpretation of the profile—not clinical advice, a product rating, or a guarantee.

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The helpful detail

Meet Ape Face: A Bold Night-Time Hybrid

Ape Face is a perfectly balanced 50% Indica / 50% Sativa hybrid that has quietly built a devoted following since its debut in the 2010s. Bred by Fresh Coast Seed Company, this strain carries a playful nickname — simply "Ape" — among enthusiasts who appreciate its punchy potency and layered sensory profile.

🧬 Genetic Heritage & Lineage

Ape Face descends from two heavy-hitting parents: Peanut Butter Breath and Gorilla Butter. This pairing combines Peanut Butter Breath's earthy, nutty complexity with Gorilla Butter's dense resin production and relaxing body-forward genetics. The result is a Type II chemovar strain that balances THC potency (ranging from 15% to 24%) with a whisper of CBD (under 1%), delivering a well-rounded high without overwhelming intensity.

👃 Terpene Profile & Aromatics

Ape Face's terpene signature is led by Myrcene, joined by Limonene and Caryophyllene in supporting roles. Myrcene contributes to the strain's signature relaxed, sedating undertone, while Limonene brightens the profile with mood-lifting citrus notes, and Caryophyllene adds a peppery, anti-inflammatory backbone. Together, they build an aroma that opens with berry and earthy notes, drifts into grape and gassy undertones, and finishes with hints of pine, citrus, and herbal spice. It's a complex nose that rewards a slow, deliberate sniff of the jar.

👅 Flavor Experience

On the exhale, Ape Face delivers a sweet berry and grape front end that mellows into earthy, woody midtones before settling into a spicy, citrus-kissed finish. The flavor journey mirrors the aroma closely, making this a strain where what you smell is largely what you taste — a hallmark of well-cured, terpene-rich flower.

🎯 Effects & Experience

Expect an experience that starts with a wave of euphoric happiness, often accompanied by bursts of creativity and focus in the early onset. As the high progresses, the Myrcene-driven relaxation takes hold, gently guiding you toward sleepiness and a satisfying case of the munchies. Some users report feeling energetic during the initial phase before the indica-leaning comedown settles in — making Ape Face a strain that transitions nicely from a lively evening headspace into a mellow, sleep-ready state.

🎮 Use Cases & Activities

Thanks to this dual-phase effect profile, Ape Face suits relaxation, creative projects, and unwinding after a demanding day. Its calming back half also makes it a popular choice for stress relief and easing into sleep.

💚 Medical & Therapeutic Potential

Users commonly turn to Ape Face for pain management, muscle spasm relief, and support with insomnia, largely attributed to its Myrcene and Caryophyllene content. On the mental side, many report it may help ease stress and anxious thoughts, though individual responses vary — always start low and go slow.

👁️ Visual Characteristics

Ape Face buds typically show deep forest green hues with purple undertones, wrapped in fiery orange pistils and a generous coating of amber trichomes that give the flower a frosty, resin-heavy appearance consistent with its Gorilla Butter lineage.

⚠️ Consumer Considerations

With moderate-to-high THC levels, Ape Face is a solid pick for intermediate to experienced consumers seeking a versatile, flavorful hybrid suited to nighttime use.

Practical guide How people use it Smoking · Vaping · Edibles

Recommended Methods

Smoking
Vaping
Edibles
Tinctures
Concentrates
Where it comes from Origins and lineage Peanut Butter Breath × Gorilla Butter · bred by Fresh Coast Seed Company

Hybrid strain with balanced indica and sativa genetics, primarily associated with Peanut Butter Breath and Gorilla Butter parentage

Origin Timeline

First cultivated in 2012

Breeder

Fresh Coast Seed Company

Seed Bank

Fresh Coast Seed Company

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Evidence and limits

Research notes

This profile assembles public facts in original language, links its supporting sources, and keeps gaps or disagreements visible. It is research provenance—not product or lab certification.

Linked sources
8
Sourced sections
8
Claims under review
40
Profile updated
Sep 20, 2026
Research Edition

Current profile edition

Updated September 20, 2026 · 8 profile areas with section-level sourcing
Featured research profile

This edition records This Is Why I'm High’s synthesis of published information about Ape Face. It describes source-supported patterns and uncertainty; it does not certify genetics, potency, safety, or any product batch.

Profile sources
8
Research evidence confidence
82%
Edition date
September 20, 2026

Evidence confidence summarizes source coverage and consistency for this profile synthesis. It is not a product rating, potency score, or guarantee about any batch.

Source coverage in this edition

  • Classification 8 sources
  • Lineage 8 sources
  • Cannabinoids 5 sources
  • Terpenes 4 sources
  • Reported effects 5 sources
  • Aromas 5 sources
  • Flavors 5 sources
  • Reported medical uses 5 sources

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Material changes are recorded as new editions using factual categories and source metadata. Source article prose and reviews are not copied into the history.

Research context What published research says Peer-reviewed studies, terpene science & safety guidance

What does the research say about Ape Face?

Ape Face is a hybrid cannabis strain containing up to 24.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Myrcene and Limonene. This page currently has high data confidence. Below are profile sources when available plus authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.

Educational resources only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for health decisions.

Power-user detail Open sources and methodology 8 linked sources with section-level provenance

Research Methodology

How we compiled this strain profile

82%
Data Confidence

This strain profile was compiled from 8 published sources covering 'Ape Face'. Our research pipeline cross-references these sources and reports how strongly they agree — see the confidence breakdown below.

Data Quality by Section

Terpenes High (4 sources)
Effects Low (5 sources)
Lineage Low (8 sources)
Medical Low (5 sources)
Aromas Low (5 sources)
Cannabinoids Low (5 sources)
Last updated: September 20, 2026

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