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Strain Library · Sativa · Trainwreck × Hawaiian

Pineapple Express

The strain that gave a Seth Rogen movie its name is actually a legitimate tropical sativa in its own right.

The body feel is mild enough that you can eat, move, and hold a conversation. Not the strain for finishing a spreadsheet, but excellent for the walk afterward.

Tasting notes
pineapple, tropical, sweet, pine
Terpenes
caryophyllene, limonene, myrcene
LineageTrainwreck × Hawaiian
BreederG13 Labs
On the labelTHC 15–24% · CBD 0–0%
Stocked atAsk a shop

We describe cultivars by smell and taste only. Ask the shop what a first serving looks like, and start small.

Frequently asked

Is Pineapple Express a sativa, indica, or hybrid?

Pineapple Express is classified as a sativa strain. Its genetic lineage is Trainwreck × Hawaiian.

What does Pineapple Express taste like?

Pineapple Express's flavor profile is characterized by pineapple, tropical, sweet, and pine notes.

What THC range does Pineapple Express test at?

Pineapple Express typically tests at 15–24% THC. The exact figure is on the label of each batch; ask the shop what a first serving looks like and start small.

Where to ask

Licensed New York dispensaries

Licensed shops to call or visit about Pineapple Express and other sativa strains. Verify license status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov.

Reviews

What reviewers said

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  • J
    4.0

    Worth keeping for the right night

    Tried this on a Saturday-morning patio with coffee. Pineapple on the palate didn't hurt. Not the strain I'd reach for first, but the one I'd reach for when the night called for it. Picked up at a licensed New York retailer; OCM QR-code verified. 21+, as always.

  • M
    5.0

    Pineapple forward, with tropical on the exhale

    On the first inhale, the pineapple comes through clearly — not perfumed, just present. Tropical layers in on the exhale, and the sweet stays around longer than I expected. The sativa structure reads honestly: nothing showy, just balanced. Pineapple Express earns its name in the catalog. Adults 21+ only.

  • T
    4.0

    Settles in like the catalog says it does

    Settled in for a mid-afternoon work session with this. Reliable for what Pineapple Express advertises: nothing surprising, which is the compliment. Bought from a licensed dispensary, verified the QR code, kept it adults-only.