Pure Adrenaline: The Collision of Titans (GMO x Dante’s Inferno)

1. Executive Summary: The Zeitgeist of 2025 and the Quest for the “Holy Grail”

The history of cannabis cultivation is not a linear progression; it is a pendulum that swings violently between extremes. We have witnessed decades defined by the acrid, eye-watering dominance of the “Gas Era,” where the measure of quality was solely how offensive the volatile sulfur compounds were to the uninitiated nose. This was the era of the Chemdawgs, the Sour Diesels, and the OG Kushes—strains that sacrificed structural beauty and yield for raw, unadulterated psychoactive power. Then, as legalization dawned and the camera lens replaced the nose as the primary marketing tool, the pendulum swung to the “Dessert Era.” We entered the age of the purple phenotype, the trichome-encrusted calyx, and the bakery-sweet terpene profile. Led by the Cookies family and its descendants—Gelato, Runtz, and Oreoz—the market demanded bag appeal above all else. But in this pursuit of aesthetic perfection, something was lost. The “fear” was bred out. The heart-pounding, sweat-inducing potency of the Chem lineage was replaced by the cozy, manageable, and often short-lived ceiling of the dessert polyhybrids.

In late 2024 and moving into 2025, the market began to correct. The connoisseur, the hash maker, and the commercial cultivator all arrived at the same conclusion: we want it all. We want the “dumper” resin yields for solventless extraction. We want the neon-purple bag appeal for the dispensary shelf. But most importantly, we want the “Gas” back. We want the funk that lingers on the palate for hours. This demand has birthed a new category of genetics, often termed “Dessert Gas” or “Funky Fruit,” where the goal is to fuse the aggressive potency of the old world with the structural refinement of the new.

It is within this volatile market context that Greenpoint Seeds has released Pure Adrenaline.

As a geneticist who has chronicled the rise and fall of countless hype trains for High Times, I view this release not merely as another drop in the bucket, but as a deliberate and calculated attempt to synthesize the “Perfect Storm.” The lineage is deceptively simple: GMO (Mother) crossed with Dante’s Inferno (Reversed Father). However, the genetic implications of this pairing are profound. Greenpoint Seeds, known for their “Wild West” approach to acquiring and chucking elite clone-only genetics, has positioned Pure Adrenaline as the answer to the modern grower’s dilemma.

The central thesis of this report is that Pure Adrenaline represents a corrective breeding event. The mother, GMO (Garlic Cookies), is widely regarded as the most potent and highest-yielding hash plant of the last decade, yet it is plagued by a notoriously ungainly structure, a susceptibility to foxtailing, and an unmanageable flowering stretch. The pollen donor, Dante’s Inferno (specifically the Mile High Dave #8 cut context), is the structural corrective. It brings the rock-hard density, the deep anthocyanin coloration, and the rapid finishing time of the Oreoz lineage, while its Devil Driver parentage injects a layer of candy sweetness to soften the harsh edges of the GMO.

This report serves as an exhaustive dossier for the serious cultivator. We will peel back the layers of history surrounding the parent genetics, analyzing the specific cuts used—the Skunkmasterflex GMO and the Mile High Dave Dante’s Inferno. We will explore the theoretical and practical outcomes of this cross, predicting phenotypic variation with the precision of a master breeder. And finally, we will provide a “headstash” cultivation guide designed to help you wring every drop of potential from these seeds. Pure Adrenaline is not just a name; it is a promise of a physiological reaction. It is the rush of growing a plant that could define your garden for years to come.

2. The Matriarch: GMO (The Queen of Gas)

To understand the “Adrenaline” in this cross, one must first bow before the mother. GMO, also known as Garlic Cookies, is not simply a strain; it is a cultural phenomenon that single-handedly shifted the trajectory of modern breeding. In an era where “sweet” was the only currency, GMO arrived like a barbarian at the gates, smelling of halitosis, gym socks, and burnt rubber—and the people loved it.

2.1 The Origin Story: Mamiko Seeds and the Skunkmasterflex Selection

The history of GMO is often obscured by the very legends that fuel its popularity, but the genetic record is clear. The seed stock originated from Mamiko Seeds, a Spanish breeder with a deep appreciation for American elite cuts. In the early 2010s, Mamiko released a line simply titled “Chem Cookies.” The genetic equation was a fusion of two titans: the Chemdawg D clone and the Girl Scout Cookies (Forum Cut).

While Mamiko created the potential, it was a Michigan-based grower and breeder known as Skunkmasterflex (of Skunk House Genetics) who unlocked it. Skunkmasterflex is a “hunter” in the truest sense—a cultivator who pops packs not to find a yield, but to find an anomaly. When he grew out the Chem Cookies pack, he found a plant that defied the dominant expression of the cross. Most phenotypes leaned toward the Cookies parent—shorter, sweeter, doughier. But one plant, labeled #3 in some retellings, was a monster. It grew with the frantic, vine-like vigor of the Chem D. It stacked colas the size of baseball bats. And it smelled absolutely atrocious.

Skunkmasterflex famously dubbed it GMO. While the acronym is universally understood in agriculture to stand for “Genetically Modified Organism,” referencing the plant’s unnatural vigor and yield, the cannabis community—confused by the savory, non-cannabis terpene profile—adopted the backronym “Garlic, Mushroom, Onion”. This name stuck because it was accurate. The terpene profile is dominated by volatile sulfur compounds that mimic the alliums, creating a savory, umami-like “funk” that is polarizing but undeniably potent.

2.2 The Ancestral Power: The Legend of Chemdawg

To fully grasp the genetic weight of the GMO mother, we must trace the “Chem” side of her lineage back to its source. The story of Chemdawg is the “Genesis” chapter of the American high-grade market. It is a story that has been told and retold in High Times and on forums like ICMag for decades, but it bears repeating here because Pure Adrenaline is a direct heir to this legacy.

The timeline begins in June 1991. The location is the Deer Creek Amphitheater in Indiana. The event is a Grateful Dead concert. A young grower from Massachusetts, known simply as Chemdog (Greg), was wandering the parking lot “Shakedown Street” looking for quality herb. He encountered two fellow Deadheads, P-Bud and Joe Brand, who were selling an ounce of what they called “Dog Bud”—so named because after smoking it, you would roll over like a dog.

Greg bought the ounce for $500. It was unlike anything he had ever seen—pungent, greasy, and incredibly potent. He exchanged numbers with P-Bud and Joe Brand and later arranged for two more ounces to be shipped to him on the East Coast. One of those ounces was seedless. The other contained 13 seeds.

From those 13 seeds, popped in 1991 and 2001, emerged the founding patriarchs of the modern gene pool: Chem 91, Chem’s Sister, Chem C, and Chem D.

The Chem D cut, which is the specific parent of GMO, is known for its “Garlic/Burger/Chem” profile. It is arguably the most potent of the sisters, possessing a narcotic, heavy-handed stone that can induce paranoia and heart palpitations in the uninitiated. This is the source of the “Adrenaline” rush. When you smoke GMO, or its offspring Pure Adrenaline, you are experiencing the direct genetic expression of that 1991 Dog Bud. You are tasting the history of the I-95 corridor, where these cuts were traded and preserved by a tight-knit crew of growers for decades before legalization.

2.3 The Structural Paradox: The GSC Forum Cut Influence

The other half of the GMO equation is the Girl Scout Cookies (Forum Cut). If Chem D provided the engine, the Forum Cut provided the chassis—or at least, attempted to. The Forum Cut is a specific phenotype of the original Jigga/Cookie Fam breeding (F1 Durban x Florida OG). It is famous for its “Bag Appeal”—tight, dense, purple nuggets coated in trichomes.

However, GMO is a genetic anomaly because it largely rejected the structural traits of the Cookies parent. It did not inherit the short, stocky stature or the tight internodal spacing. Instead, it reverted to the lanky, stretching habit of the Chem D (and its likely Thai/Nepalese ancestors). But it did inherit one crucial trait from the Cookies: Trichome Density.

The magic of GMO lies in this combination. It has the massive, elongated floral structure of the Chem, but every millimeter of that surface area is coated in the dense, resinous glandular trichomes of the Cookies. This is why GMO is known as a “dumper” in the solventless community, regularly yielding 6-8% from fresh frozen material. It produces massive heads that detach easily, making it the backbone of the modern rosin market.

2.4 The “Fear” Factor: Why GMO Endures

In 2025, GMO is still the standard by which potency is measured. While other strains may test higher in raw THC percentages, few can match the “Entourage Effect” of the GMO. The combination of high THC, minor cannabinoids, and that specific profile of thiols and terpenes creates a high that is physical, cerebral, and long-lasting. It has “legs.” You stay stoned for hours.

By selecting GMO as the mother for Pure Adrenaline, Greenpoint Seeds is making a statement: Potency is non-negotiable. The goal of the cross is not to dilute the power of the GMO, but to package it in a form that is easier to grow and prettier to look at. They are attempting to tame the dragon without pulling its teeth.

Category	Trait Expression	Implications for Pure Adrenaline
Structure	Tall, Vine-like, High Stretch (3x)	Offspring likely to have significant vigor and stretch.
Flowering Time	Long (75-85 Days)	Pure Adrenaline will likely need 9-10 weeks.
Aroma	Garlic, Onion, Mushroom, Fuel (VSCs)	Expect a savory, funky base note in the cross.
Resin Type	Sandy, Large Heads, High Yield	High wash potential for hash makers.
Potency	Extreme, Narcotic, Long-lasting	The “Anchor” for the high; ensures “Headstash” quality.
Resistance	Low PM resistance, High Botrytis risk	IPM will be critical for the offspring.

3. The Donor: Dante’s Inferno (The Icy Architect)

If GMO is the chaotic force of nature, Dante’s Inferno is the refined, sculpted masterpiece of the modern breeder’s art. A collaboration between two of the industry’s most respected houses, Clearwater Genetics and Tiki Madman, Dante’s Inferno represents the pinnacle of the “Bag Appeal” arms race that defined the early 2020s.

3.1 The Lineage: Oreoz x Devil Driver

To understand the pollen donor for Pure Adrenaline, we must dissect the two pillars of Dante’s Inferno, as they bring vastly different traits to the table.

The Chassis: Oreoz (Cookies & Cream x Secret Weapon)
Oreoz is perhaps the most visually striking cannabis cultivar ever photographed. Created by 3rd Coast Genetics, it is the result of crossing Cookies & Cream with Secret Weapon.

• The Look: Oreoz produces flowers that are so dark purple they appear black, providing a stark, high-contrast background for a thick, white layer of trichomes. It looks, quite literally, like an Oreo cookie dipped in milk. The structure is rock-hard, dense, and resistant to compression.
• The Controversy: Despite its looks, Oreoz is a polarizing strain among connoisseurs. It is often criticized for having “cardboard terps”—a muted aroma profile consisting of vague earth, cocoa, and vanilla notes—and a high that lacks “legs”. It is the archetype of “Instagram Weed”: looks 10/10, smokes 6/10.
• The Role in Pure Adrenaline: Oreoz is the Structural Fixer. Its role in the Pure Adrenaline cross is to rein in the lanky, foxtailing tendencies of the GMO mother. It contributes density, color, and shelf appeal.

The Engine: Devil Driver (Sundae Driver x Melonade)
If Oreoz provides the body, Devil Driver provides the soul. Bred by Tiki Madman, Devil Driver is a cross of Sundae Driver (Fruity Pebbles OG x Grape Pie) and Melonade (Lemon Tree x Midwest Best).

• The Profile: Devil Driver is a flavor bomb. It brings sharp, zesty notes of melon, citrus, and grape candy. It is a “loud” strain that cuts through the muted earthiness of the Oreoz.
• The Role in Pure Adrenaline: Devil Driver is the Flavor Injector. Its job is to introduce complexity to the terpene profile. It softens the aggressive garlic of the GMO and the blandness of the Oreoz with a layer of “Candy Gas.”

3.2 The “Mile High Dave” Cut Phenomenon

The Dante’s Inferno lineage is inextricably linked to a specific phenotype: the #8 Cut, selected and popularized by Mile High Dave, a Colorado-based cultivator.

In the modern cannabis industry, the “Breeder” creates the seed, but the “Pheno Hunter” makes the strain famous. Mile High Dave hunted through packs of the original Clearwater/Tiki release and found the #8 phenotype.

• The Traits: The #8 cut is described as smelling like “Red Velvet Cake,” “Cherry Kool-Aid,” or “Creamy Berry Gas”. It retained the rock-hard structure and frost of the Oreoz but expressed the volatile fruit terpenes of the Devil Driver.
• The “Flocked in Snow” Look: Mile High Dave famously described the cut as looking “flocked,” referencing the artificial snow used on Christmas trees. The resin coverage is so thick it obscures the green of the plant.
• Greenpoint’s Connection: We know Greenpoint Seeds works with elite clone-only genetics. The existence of “Dante’s Revenge” (Zero Gravity x Dante’s Inferno #8) in their catalog confirms they have access to the authentic Mile High Dave cut. It is virtually certain that Pure Adrenaline is the result of reversing this specific #8 cut to pollinate the GMO.

3.3 The Mechanics of Reversal: “Pollen Chucking” vs. Breeding

In creating Pure Adrenaline, Greenpoint likely used a technique known as Reversal. By treating the female Dante’s Inferno #8 clone with Silver Thiosulfate (STS) or Colloidal Silver, they inhibited ethylene production, forcing the plant to develop male pollen sacs. This pollen, containing only X chromosomes, was then used to dust the GMO mother.

• The Result: 100% Feminized seeds.
• The Critique: Purists often dismiss this as “pollen chucking”—taking two hype strains and smashing them together without working the line to F4 or F5 stability.
• The Counter-Argument: While true that F1 polyhybrids are unstable, this is exactly what the modern “Headstash” grower wants. They want Phenotypic Variation. They want the thrill of the hunt. They want to find a unique plant that combines the best traits of both parents in a way that a stabilized line might not. Pure Adrenaline is a lottery ticket, and the jackpot is a plant that hits like Chem and looks like Cookies.

Category	Trait Expression	Implications for Pure Adrenaline
Structure	Stocky, Broad Leaf (Indica), Low Stretch	Will reduce the height of the GMO offspring.
Flowering Time	Fast (60-65 Days)	Will shorten the harvest window to a manageable 9 weeks.
Aroma	Cream, Cherry, Berry, Vanilla (Dessert)	Adds sweetness and complexity to the savory GMO profile.
Resin Type	Greasy, Small Heads, White Color	Adds “Bag Appeal” to the extracts (lighter color rosin).
Bag Appeal	Elite (10/10), Purple/Black Hues	The primary driver for the visual upgrade.
Potency	Moderate to High (Ceiling exists)	The “weak link” that GMO needs to fix.

4. The Synthesis: Breeding “Pure Adrenaline”

When you cross GMO with Dante’s Inferno, you are not just mixing two plants; you are colliding two distinct eras of cannabis history. The breeding strategy here is one of Complementation. Each parent possesses a flaw that the other parent is uniquely equipped to fix.

4.1 Theoretical Genetic Outcomes (Heterosis)

In an F1 cross between two genetically distinct polyhybrids, we expect a phenomenon known as Heterosis or Hybrid Vigor.

• The “Gas” Link: Both parents share a distant ancestor in the Chemdawg lineage. GMO is a direct descendant (Chem D). Dante’s Inferno has Chem influence via the Secret Weapon (which contains Chemdawg genetics) and the Stardawg in the Devil Driver lineage. This means that “Gas” traits are likely to be reinforced or “line-bred” to some degree, ensuring that Pure Adrenaline remains a pungent, fuel-forward cultivar.
• The “Cookie” Link: Both parents also share GSC lineage. GMO is 50% GSC. Dante’s Inferno is heavily influenced by GSC via Oreoz (Cookies & Cream) and Devil Driver (Sundae Driver). This shared ancestry reinforces the potential for high trichome density and resin production.

4.2 The “Dessert Gas” Target

The goal of Pure Adrenaline is to land squarely in the “Dessert Gas” spectrum.

• The Nose: The breeder is aiming for a profile that starts with the sharp, acidic burn of the Chem/Garlic but finishes with the smooth, creamy sweetness of the Cherry/Berry. It’s the olfactory equivalent of sea salt caramel—savory and sweet enhancing each other.
• The High: The target is a high that hits immediately behind the eyes (The “Adrenaline” rush from the Chem) but has the “cozy,” blanket-like body effect of the Oreoz/Myrcene dominance.

4.3 The Name “Pure Adrenaline”

The name chosen by Greenpoint Seeds is evocative. It speaks to the Effect.

• Physiological Response: High-potency Chem strains often induce a slight tachycardia (increased heart rate) and a sharpening of the senses. It is a “racy” high.
• The Rush of the Grow: It also speaks to the cultivation experience. Growing a strain with the vigor of GMO and the beauty of Dante’s is exciting. It grows fast, it yields heavy, and it smells dangerous.

5. Phenotype Guide: The Hunter’s Roadmap

Since Pure Adrenaline is sold as feminized seeds (and is an unstabilized F1 hybrid), growers should not expect uniformity. Instead, they should expect a spectrum of expressions. Based on my experience tracking similar GMO crosses (like Donny Burger, Garlic Icing, and First Class Funk), I have identified three primary phenotypes you are likely to encounter in a standard 10-pack.

Phenotype A: “The Frozen Garlic” (GMO Dominant)

• Estimated Frequency: 40%
• Visuals: This plant looks like its mother. It is tall, lanky, and “viney.” The leaves are olive green and slightly narrower than the others. The buds are spear-shaped and may show significant foxtailing (wheat-stacking calyxes) in late flower.
• Aroma: Unapologetic funk. It smells of roasted garlic, burnt rubber, mushroom soup, and chemical cleaner. There is very little fruit influence here.
• The High: Narcotic. This is the pheno that puts you to sleep. It has the raw power of the Chem D.
• Cultivation Note: This pheno will stretch 3x in flower. It requires aggressive topping and trellising. It is the heaviest yielder in the pack and the best for washing (highest return).
• Verdict: A commercial workhorse, but lacks the “pretty” traits of the Dante.

Phenotype B: “The Cherry Chem” (The Balanced Keeper)

• Estimated Frequency: 30%
• Visuals: The “Goldilocks” structure. It has the vigor of the GMO but the node spacing is tighter, thanks to the Oreoz influence. It stretches about 2x. The buds are golf-ball sized chunks that stack into massive colas.
• Color: This is where the magic happens. The calyxes turn deep forest green and purple, but are coated in the sandy, large-headed trichomes of the GMO.
• Aroma: The Holy Grail. It hits you with a sharp, astringent gas note first, but as you break the bud open, it releases a wave of sweet, fermented cherry and creamy vanilla. It smells like “Garlic dipped in Cherry Syrup.”
• The High: The “Adrenaline” effect. Immediate cerebral rush followed by a warm body melt.
• Verdict: THE KEEPER. This is the plant you clone and keep for years. It has the bag appeal to sell and the potency to smoke.

Phenotype C: “The Black Velvet” (Dante’s Inferno Dominant)

• Estimated Frequency: 30%
• Visuals: Short, stocky, and broad-leafed. It grows like a pure Indica. The stretch is minimal (1.2x). The buds are rock-hard stones that make a “clink” sound when dropped in a jar.
• Color: Almost entirely purple/black. The contrast with the white resin is stunning. It is the most photogenic plant in the garden.
• Aroma: Muted compared to the others. It smells of earth, cocoa, vanilla, and light berry. It lacks the “loudness” of the Gas phenos.
• The High: Sedative but mild. It has a “ceiling.” It’s great for relaxing, but won’t take you to the moon.
• Verdict: The “Instagram Cut.” Great for pictures, fast finishing (8 weeks), but may disappoint the heavy smoker.

6. Cultivation Masterclass: A Week-by-Week Guide

Pure Adrenaline is not a beginner’s strain. It inherits the nutritional demands of the GMO (which eats Calcium like candy) and the environmental sensitivity of the Oreoz (which can be prone to mold due to density). As a Senior Editor who has grown “Headstash” crops for decades, here is my detailed roadmap for success.

6.1 The Vegetative Stage: Taming the Beast

• Germination to Week 2: Use a mild starter plug. These seeds have high vigor. Once rooted, transplant immediately. Do not let them become root-bound, or the GMO genetics will trigger early stretching.
• Week 3-4 (Topping): MANDATORY. You must break the apical dominance. Top the plant at the 4th or 5th node. If you don’t, the GMO genes will send a single main stalk into your lights.
• Week 5-6 (Training): Install your first layer of trellis netting. Bend the branches horizontally (“Low Stress Training”). You want to create a wide, flat table of green. The plant will fight you; it wants to grow up. Keep tucking it down.
• Nutrients: This plant is a heavy feeder. Ramp your EC (Electrical Conductivity) up to 1.8 – 2.0. Ensure your Calcium and Magnesium levels are 20% higher than your standard recipe. GMO genetics display CalMag deficiencies as rust spots on the leaves very early if starved.

6.2 The Flowering Stage: The Rush

• Week 1-3 (The Stretch): Flip your lights to 12/12. Brace yourself. Pure Adrenaline will explode. Expect the plants to double or triple in height. Continue tucking them under the trellis for the first 14 days. After Day 14, let them rise.
  • Defoliation: On Day 21, strip the bottom 30% of the plant (Lollipopping) and remove all large fan leaves blocking bud sites. Oreoz leaves are huge and will shade out your lower buds.
• Week 4-6 (Resin Onset): The vertical growth stops. The stacking begins. You will smell the first notes of sulfur/garlic now.
  • Nutrient Shift: Drop your Nitrogen. Oreoz genetics are sensitive to Nitrogen toxicity, which manifests as “The Claw” (leaves curling down). Boost your Phosphorus and Potassium (PK Boost).
• Week 7-8 (The Swell): The buds will start to harden. The Dante’s Inferno influence kicks in here, turning the wispy GMO spears into solid chunks.
  • Temperature Drop: If you want the purple colors from the Dante parent, drop your night-time temperatures to 65°F (18°C). This mimics the autumn chill and degrades chlorophyll, revealing the anthocyanins.
• Week 9-10 (Ripening): Watch the trichomes. GMO is notorious for throwing white pistils (hairs) even when it is ripe. Ignore the hairs. Look at the crystals with a loupe.
  • Target: You want 100% cloudy heads and 10-15% amber heads. This ensures the full range of cannabinoids is developed.
  • Flush: A 10-day flush is recommended to smooth out the flavor. The Chem notes can be harsh if the plant is harvested full of salts.

6.3 Environmental Parameters

• VPD (Vapor Pressure Deficit): Keep it dialed in. 0.8-1.0 kPa in Veg, 1.2-1.5 kPa in Flower.
• Humidity: The density of the Dante’s Inferno buds makes them a target for Botrytis (Bud Rot). In late flower (Week 7+), keep your humidity under 45%. High airflow is non-negotiable.
• Odor Control: This is a “Code Red” strain. The VSCs (Volatile Sulfur Compounds) will penetrate drywall. Use an oversized Carbon Filter and ensure your negative pressure is maintained. Do not grow this in an apartment complex without serious precautions.

Stage	Week	EC Target	Key Additive	Purpose
Veg	1-4	1.2 – 1.5	Silica	Strengthen stems for heavy yield.
Transition	1-2	1.6 – 1.8	CalMag+	Prevent GMO rust spots.
Early Flower	3-5	2.0 – 2.4	Carbo Load	Feed the beneficial microbes/terpenes.
Mid Flower	6-7	2.2 – 2.4	PK 13/14	Maximize bud swelling.
Late Flower	8-9	1.4 – 1.6	Terpene Enhancer	Push the “Gas” profile.
Flush	10	0.2	None	Smooth smoke.

7. The Hash Maker’s Perspective: Why Pure Adrenaline Matters

In 2025, the market is driven by Rosin. A strain’s value is often determined by how well it “washes.” Pure Adrenaline was bred with this specific metric in mind.

7.1 Trichome Morphology

• GMO Traits: Produces “Sandy” resin. The trichome stalks are long and weak (meaning the heads break off easily—a good thing for washing), and the glandular heads are massive (100u – 120u size).
• Dante Traits: Produces “Greasy” resin. The heads are smaller but densely packed. The resin is often lighter in color (white/gold) compared to the amber hue of GMO.

7.2 Wash Expectations

When you wash Pure Adrenaline (Fresh Frozen into Ice Water Hash), the synthesis of these two resin types creates a product that is exceptional.

• Yield: Expect 5% to 6% returns. This is considered “Elite” territory. Some GMO-leaning phenos may hit 7%.
• Consistency: The rosin pressed from this hash is typically a “Cold Cure Batter.” It is wet, terpene-rich, and stable at room temperature.
• Color: The Dante parent lightens the color, resulting in a rosin that is closer to “Champagne” or “Blonde” rather than the darker “Gold” of pure GMO.

7.3 The “Entourage” in Concentrate

The high levels of Sesquiterpenes (like Beta-Caryophyllene) and Thiols in this strain mean the extract is incredibly potent. Unlike fruit-forward rosins that taste great but offer a mild high, Pure Adrenaline rosin hits the chest like a sledgehammer. It is “lungs-expanding” and induces an immediate sweat. This is the “Headstash” quality that separates it from the endless sea of Fruity Pebbles and Papaya extracts.

8. Market Analysis: The Return of the Funk

As a Senior Editor, I analyze trends. Pure Adrenaline arrives at a moment when the market is fatigued by “Poly-Hybrid Soup”—strains that are crosses of crosses of crosses, all tasting like vague vanilla dough.

8.1 The “Savory” Renaissance

We are seeing a resurgence of “Savory” profiles. Strains like Donny Burger (GMO x Han Solo Burger) and Garlic Icing (GMO x Papaya) have paved the way. Pure Adrenaline enters this arena as a competitor to Donny Burger.

• Comparison to Donny Burger: Donny Burger doubles down on the GMO (GMO x GMO lineage essentially). It is pure gas, but often ugly. Pure Adrenaline offers a similar potency profile but with significantly better bag appeal thanks to the Dante/Oreoz influence. It is the “pretty sister” to the Donny Burger.

8.2 The “Greenpoint” Value Proposition

Greenpoint Seeds occupies a unique niche in the industry. They are not a “Hype Brand” charging $500 a pack like some California breeders. They are the “Working Man’s Breeder.” They acquire the exact same elite cuts (GMO Skunkmasterflex cut, Dante #8 Mile High Dave cut) but release the seeds at a fraction of the price.

• The Risk/Reward: The trade-off is stability. Greenpoint packs are F1 hybrids. You will find variation. You might find a hermaphrodite (both Chem and Cookies lineages are prone to stress-induced herming).
• The Strategy: For the savvy grower, this is an opportunity. A $50 pack of Pure Adrenaline could yield a mother plant that rivals a $1000 breeder cut. It is a treasure hunt.

9. Conclusion: The Verdict

Pure Adrenaline is a violent, beautiful, and demanding cultivar. It is not designed for the stealth micro-grower; the smell is too aggressive. It is not designed for the impatient commercial cropper; it needs that full 10 weeks to reach its peak potential.

It is designed for the Connoisseur. It is for the smoker who remembers the first time they smoked Chem Dog in the 90s and felt their heart race. It is for the grower who wants to look into their tent and see purple spears coated in white frost. It is for the hash maker who wants to dump a bag of ice and see a layer of gold at the bottom of the bucket.

By bridging the gap between the legendary, savory potency of GMO and the modern, candy-coated aesthetic of Dante’s Inferno, Greenpoint Seeds has created a monster. It captures the history of American cannabis—from the Grateful Dead parking lots of 1991 to the Instagram feeds of 2025—in a single seed.

My Final Advice: Pop the whole pack. Take cuttings of every plant before you flip to flower. Label them carefully. You are hunting for the “Cherry Gas” phenotype. When you find it—that plant that smells like a gas leak in a candy shop—you keep it. You mother it. And you share it with your crew. That is the essence of the “Headstash.”

Rating:

• Potency: 9.8/10 (Elite)
• Flavor: 9.0/10 (Complex Dessert Gas)
• Bag Appeal: 9.5/10 (Dante influence)
• Yield: 9.0/10 (GMO influence)
• Difficulty: Expert Level

Welcome to the Rush.

Weight	0.25 oz
Quantity	Full pack – 6 feminized photoperiod seeds, Wholesale – 10 packs, Wholesale – 20 packs, Wholesale – bulk 1,000 seeds, Wholesale – bulk 100 seeds, Wholesale – bulk 500 seeds
Seed Sex	Feminized
Cannabis Type	Photoperiod
Flowering Length	58-70 Days
Lineage	GMO, Dante's Inferno
Brand	Greenpoint Seeds