Morning, noon, and night, a tasty bowl of cereal is good anytime. The same is true for Cereal Milk, an uplifting cannabis strain that feels as good as it tastes. If you’re looking for a treat that puts you in the right headspace for creativity or having a good time, Cereal Milk could be just the ticket. This review explores the strain further to help you determine whether it’s a good pick for your next sesh.
Cereal Milk cultivar fast facts
Is Cereal Milk an indica, sativa, or hybrid?
Cereal Milk is a balanced hybrid strain with roughly equal parts sativa and indica genetics. It’s important to know that genetic background alone is not enough to determine how a strain may affect you; it’s just a guide to put you in a general direction. Instead, it’s best to consider cannabinoid and terpene content to fully understand what you can expect.
What is the lineage of Cereal Milk?
Cereal Milk is a cross between Y Life and Snowman. The genetics were developed by the renowned breeders at California-based Cookies. Y Life is a hybrid strain known for its energetic and uplifting effects. Folks also choose Y Life to help boost focus. Snowman is a hybrid strain which also produces euphoric moods and is often cited as a good strain for inspirational and creative thinking.
Cereal Milk cannabinoid content
Cereal Milk is a relatively potent strain that typically tests around 25% THC content. This makes it a good choice for consumers with considerable tolerance. If you’ve never tried Cereal Milk before, it’s a good idea to take it slow to see how you respond to the THC. Even with the elevated THC, you may find the uplifting feelings associated with the strain desirable.
In addition to its high THC content, Cereal Milk often contains significant levels of Cannabigerol (CBG). This minor cannabinoid is often called the “mother of all cannabinoids” for its pivotal role in the development of other compounds found in cannabis during the plant’s growth cycle. CBG is often associated with focus, mental acuity, and positive emotions, and may be responsible for the euphoric experiences consumers often report with Cereal Milk.
Learn more about cannabinoids in our guide to how THC works or our CBD buyer’s guide, which breaks down everything you need to know about these two compounds.
What terpenes are in the Cereal Milk strain?
Cereal Milk tends to be a caryophyllene-dominant strain that also contains high levels of limonene and humulene. Here’s what to expect from each:
- Caryophyllene: Known for its spicy and peppery scent, caryophyllene is a distinctive terpene in cannabis. What sets it apart is its ability to interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system; this interaction may provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Limonene: True to its name, limonene imparts a citrusy, lemon-like aroma in cannabis. It is thought to have mood-boosting properties and may help alleviate stress and anxiety for some users. Strains that contain a lot of limonene are often linked to uplifting and energizing effects.
- Humulene: This terpene adds earthy, woody, and spicy notes to the scent profile of cannabis. Also present in hops, it contributes to the characteristic aroma of beer. In cannabis, humulene is believed to suppress appetite and may offer anti-inflammatory effects.
Learn more about these compounds in our cannabis terpenes guide.
Appearance and aroma
Cereal Milk can be recognized by its dark green buds that are dotted with pale yellow hues. The surface of the bud features light orange pistils and clusters of fuzzy-looking trichomes. Expect a sweet, fruity aroma from these buds, with buttery, creamy flavors upon consumption. That’s not too far off from the flavor you’d expect from the leftovers in your morning (or evening, we won’t judge) cereal bowl.
What are the effects of Cereal Milk?
You may have heard that Cereal Milk produces feelings of euphoria, significantly uplifts mood and leads to a barrel of laughs. Waves of relaxation are also common, easing both mind and body as the high sets in. Some consumers even prefer noticeable feelings of arousal, inspiration, or creativity. While not every cannabis experience is universally shared, you can get a sense of the possibilities from these generalizations.
Cereal Milk may cause some minor side effects if you consume too much, however. Consumers who overindulge may experience dry mouth, a slight headache, or feelings of anxiety. If you accidentally consume too much, find a calm, quiet space and focus on your breathing until these unwanted feelings pass. You’ll likely begin feeling more comfortable in a short time.
Cereal Milk products you can buy in New Jersey
Get a sense of this strain from several cultivators sold at High Street Dispensary.
- Giving this strain a try for the first time? Get a preroll. Garden Greens sells Cereal Milk prerolls in a two-pack and Pete’s Farmstand has single 1-gram prerolls available.
- Ready to commit to a whole eighth? Garden Greens sells Cereal Milk as buds, too.
- Want to roll your own without the grinding? Pete’s Farmstand offers Cereal Milk shake.
Cereal Milk reviews: What do folks say about the strain?
Our review of Cereal Milk is based on the experience of our team and the feedback we hear from customers, but you don’t have to take us at our word. Here’s what some other consumers are saying around the internet about their experience with Cereal Milk.
“The taste of Cereal Milk is sooo perfect; it’s like vanilla and then turns into Cheerios … coated with sugar … The high was so euphoric and calming and puts you in a good headspace.” – Reddit user FamiliarPound3295
“It’s an extremely smooth smoke with a quick onset. Feeling at first like a nicely balanced hybrid with a heaviness behind the eyes and a slight headband effect.” – Reddit user FLMedicalTrees
Strains similar to Cereal Milk
If Cereal Milk sounds like your cup of tea and you want to try something similar, these alternatives bring a familiar experience to the sesh.
- GMO Rootbeer: Another balanced hybrid, GMO Rootbeer is just about as potent as Cereal Milk, so high tolerance consumers won’t be disappointed. It also contains elevated levels of CBG leading to a similar euphoric vibe. However, myrcene tends to be the dominant terpene in this strain and may contribute even more of a body high, making it a good choice for easing body aches and restful sleep.
- Rainbow Sherbert: Rainbow Sherbert is a less potent strain ideal for lower tolerance consumers. Like Cereal Milk, it is a balanced hybrid with a caryophyllene-dominant terpene profile. However, it lacks the elevated CBG content of Cereal Milk, so it may ultimately provide a slightly different experience. Try Rainbow Sherbert live resin from Pyramid.
- Guava Gelato: This balanced hybrid has a similar cannabinoid and terpene content as Cereal Milk, not to mention a sweet, creamy, fruity flavor. If you love Cereal Milk, you can’t go wrong with Guava Gelato.
Looking for the best cannabis flower? Visit High Street today
Whether Cereal Milk sounds right up your alley or you’re looking for another type of cannabis flower altogether, High Street Dispensary carries some of the best quality flower and most popular strains in New Jersey. Stop by our dispensary to see what we have in stock and chat with our knowledgeable budtenders. Or, if you already know what you want, place a pickup order online and visit our drive-thru, you can get your bud and get back on the road in minutes. See why everyone in Hackettstown, NJ is talking about High Street Dispensary — we look forward to your visit!