Strain experience guide

Colin OG S1

Also known as Colin OG #1, Colin OG

Colin OG S1 is a potent 70/30 Indica-dominant hybrid from Ethos Genetics, crossing Grateful Dawg with The White. Read more Show less

Quick Hits

What kind of high is Colin OG S1?

An indica-dominant hybrid reported as happy, euphoric and uplifted. Picked for watching tv/movies and creative projects at any time of day. The profile features earthy diesel flavor, floral diesel aroma and myrcene as the lead terpene.

High Family
Relaxing High
Deep Body Relaxation
Dominant Terpenes
Myrcene
Smells Earthy, musky, fruity
  • Limonene Citrus, lemon, orange
  • Pinene Pine, fresh forest

Listed as reported — no measured order on file for this strain.

How It Feels
Happy
  • Euphoric
  • Uplifted
Best For
Smells Like
Floral diesel
  • Citrus
  • Earthy
Tastes Like
Earthy diesel
  • Citrus
  • Lemon
  • Best Time Anytime
  • Era 2010
  • Rarity Uncommon

Genetics Indica-Dominant 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

This strain has its own song — hit play, read along, and chill out.

Colin OG S1 Soundtrack

AI-generated for this strain

Psychedelic Rock116 BPMA minor
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The memorable details

  1. Diesel-citrus terpene profile led by Myrcene, Limonene, Pinene, and Caryophyllene
  2. Balanced 70/30 hybrid delivering both uplifted energy and relaxed body calm
  3. THC can reach up to 28%, best suited for experienced consumers
  4. Bred by Ethos Genetics from Grateful Dawg x The White genetics
Explore the full profile Complete experience record Happy · Euphoric · Uplifted

Mind, body, and energy

Happy Euphoric Uplifted Relaxed

Best enjoyed during anytime

Balanced for any time of day

Activities people choose it for

Therapeutic reports

Mental Effects

60 %
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    Stress Relief

    Reduces stress and anxiety symptoms effectively

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    Depression Management

    Elevates mood and alleviates depressive symptoms

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    Anxiety Reduction

    Calms anxious thoughts and promotes relaxation

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Stress Relief Pain Relief

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Body Effects

40 %
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    Pain Relief

    Reduces chronic pain and muscle tension effectively

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    Muscle Relaxation

    Eases muscle spasms and cramping sensations

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    Nausea Relief

    Helps alleviate nausea and upset stomach

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    Headache Management

    Provides relief from headache symptoms

Medical Disclaimer: This information is AI-generated based on available research and user reports, provided for educational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Cannabis affects everyone differently. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional before using cannabis for medical purposes. Do not use cannabis if pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition without consulting your doctor.

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

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

Keep listening Music neighborhood Follow Colin OG S1 into Relaxing High music

Sound neighborhood

Follow Colin OG S1 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 Diesel · Floral · Citrus

Aroma and flavor

Aromas

Diesel
Floral
Citrus
Earthy
Pungent

Flavors

Diesel
Citrus
Earthy
Lemon

Terpene profile

Appearance

Color Palette

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Batch context Complete cannabinoid record THC 18-28% · 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
18-28%
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03 · AI interpretation

Professor High interprets the pattern

The moment this hits, there's a bright citrus-diesel wave that opens things up mentally — sharp, clear, almost focusing, like the Pinene is cutting straight through mental fog. Within minutes I'm noticeably uplifted, chatty, and unusually creative, ideas connecting faster than I can voice them. That's the Limonene and Myrcene tag-teaming mood and body simultaneously.

As the peak settles in, a warm physical relaxation spreads through the shoulders and legs without crushing the mental buzz — I'm still talkative, still engaged, just pleasantly grounded. There's a subtle aroused, tingly quality too, the kind that makes conversation and connection feel more vivid. This isn't a couch-lock indica experience; it's a genuinely balanced ride between cerebral spark and physical ease that lingers comfortably for a couple hours before tapering into calm.

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

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The helpful detail

Colin OG S1: A Diesel-Driven Hybrid from Ethos Genetics

Colin OG S1, also known simply as Colin OG or Colin OG #1, is a 70% Indica / 30% Sativa hybrid bred by Ethos Genetics. With THC levels reported between 18% and 28% and negligible CBD (0-0.1%), this is a potent Type II chemovar built for experienced consumers seeking a full-spectrum body-and-mind experience.

🧬 Genetic Heritage & Lineage

Colin OG S1 is the result of crossing Grateful Dawg with The White, two genetics prized in cannabis breeding circles for their resin production and vigor. Ethos Genetics stabilized this cross into an S1 (self-pollinated) line to lock in its most desirable traits, with reports pointing to origins around 2010. The result is a strain that leans indica-dominant while retaining sativa-driven mental clarity.

👃 Terpene Profile & Aromatics

The terpene profile is led by Myrcene, known for its grounding, body-soothing qualities, alongside Limonene (mood-lifting citrus notes), Pinene (alert, focus-sharpening pine), and Caryophyllene (peppery, pain-relieving spice). Together these terpenes produce a signature aroma described consistently across sources as diesel-forward, layered with floral, citrus, earthy, pungent, woody, skunky, and pine undertones. It's a complex, fuel-heavy nose with brighter citrus and floral accents cutting through.

👅 Flavor Experience

On the exhale, expect that same diesel backbone to carry through, joined by citrus and lemon brightness, earthy depth, and subtle woody, floral, and herbal finishing notes. The flavor journey mirrors the aroma closely, making this a strain where nose and palate stay in sync from first pull to aftertaste.

🎯 Effects & Experience

Users commonly report feeling happy, euphoric, and uplifted early on, transitioning into creative and talkative states as the high develops. A relaxed, aroused, and even energetic undercurrent runs throughout, giving Colin OG S1 a balanced profile that doesn't lock you to the couch but doesn't leave you wired either. This blend of head-and-body effects reflects its hybrid genetics and Myrcene-Limonene-Pinene terpene interplay.

🎮 Use Cases & Activities

Thanks to its versatile effects, Colin OG S1 fits well into creative pursuits, social activities, and moments calling for mood enhancement. Its relaxing body effects also make it a candidate for winding down after physically demanding days, while the uplifted mental clarity supports engaging conversation and idea generation.

💚 Medical & Therapeutic Potential

Across sources, Colin OG S1 is frequently associated with potential support for stress, depression, and anxiety, alongside body-focused benefits like muscle spasms, cramps, chronic pain, and occasional headache or nausea relief. These reports are anecdotal and should be considered alongside professional medical guidance.

⚠️ Consumer Considerations

Given its higher THC ceiling (up to 28%), Colin OG S1 is best suited to consumers with some cannabis experience. It's currently considered uncommon in availability, so those who find it may want to take note. As with most higher-THC hybrids, dry mouth, dry eyes, and occasional dizziness have been reported.

Practical guide How people use it Smoking · Vaping · Edibles

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Where it comes from Origins and lineage Grateful Dawg × The White · bred by Ethos Genetics

Colin OG S1 is a hybrid strain resulting from crossing Grateful Dawg with The White, created by Ethos Genetics.

Genetics

Grateful Dawg × The White

Origin Timeline

First cultivated in 2010

Breeder

Ethos Genetics

Seed Bank

ETHOS Genetics

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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
11
Sourced sections
8
Claims under review
56
Profile updated
Sep 14, 2026
Research Edition

Current profile edition

Updated September 14, 2026 · 8 profile areas with section-level sourcing
Researched profile

This edition records This Is Why I'm High’s synthesis of published information about Colin OG S1. It describes source-supported patterns and uncertainty; it does not certify genetics, potency, safety, or any product batch.

Profile sources
11
Research evidence confidence
62%
Edition date
September 14, 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 11 sources
  • Lineage 11 sources
  • Cannabinoids 6 sources
  • Terpenes 2 sources
  • Reported effects 11 sources
  • Aromas 10 sources
  • Flavors 11 sources
  • Reported medical uses 8 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 Colin OG S1?

Colin OG S1 is a hybrid cannabis strain containing up to 28.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Myrcene and Limonene. This page currently has good 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 11 linked sources with section-level provenance

Research Methodology

How we compiled this strain profile

62%
Data Confidence

This strain profile was compiled from 11 published sources covering 'Colin OG S1'. Our research pipeline cross-references these sources and reports how strongly they agree — see the confidence breakdown below.

Data Quality by Section

Terpenes Low (2 sources)
Effects Low (11 sources)
Lineage Low (11 sources)
Medical Low (8 sources)
Aromas Low (10 sources)
Cannabinoids Low (6 sources)
Last updated: September 14, 2026

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