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Smoke Report: Sour Moose F2 by Dirty Bird Genetics

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Crystal Hinners

This time, we tried Sour Moose F2 by Dirty Bird Genetics. Sour Moose F2 is Sour Moose #8 x Sour Moose #3. Sour Moose consists of Sour Lime Haze & Moose and Lobsta. Read on to learn about our experiences.

Sour Moose F2 offered this extremely intense, sour taste, right away. The sour was overpowering, but notes of gasoline and pine also snuck in at times. I enjoyed the boost this one gave me and it put me in a place where I was very functional and able to get some serious work done. I felt no anxiety or drowsiness. This was one of the best sativa-leaning strains that I have smoked in awhile due to how focused I was able to be. The other perk of this strain is that it the effects lingered for quite some time.

- Crystal

I’ve been indulging in this Dirty Bird strain quite a bit lately because it’s such a great one! The first Sour Moose cross was so good, and they somehow made it even better. It is relaxing and motivating at the same time. It definitely gets creative juices flowing for me and makes me want to do projects around my house or even clean. Perfect for daytime use, going out with friends, hanging out in the sunshine. The buds are deep green and grind up well. It is a super smooth smoke and has great citrus flavor from the Sour Lime Haze (another favorite sativa of mine). I’d definitely give this gem a try!

- Mariah

Check out other smoke reports:

Smoke Report: Apple Peelz by Dirty Bird Genetics

Smoke Report: Heavy Metal Breath Auto by Dirty Bird Genetics

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Dirty Bird Genetics Presents: OMEGA, ALPHA and BETA

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Beth Mathieu

Dirty Bird Genetics is celebrating it's 3rd Anniversary and with that comes new tiers for its genetics library. Testers are now "Beta" and Volume packs are now "Omega". Keep reading for more information on the future of Dirty Bird Genetics!

OMEGA SERIES

PREMIUM QUALITY + REFINED EXPERIENCE + STABLE GENETICS

OMEGA: The OMEGA Series is home to the best of the best. What that means is very personal to us and it evolves with time as we learn and grow as breeders and as our genetics become more refined. If a cultivar is released as an OMEGA Series drop then you know that strain is some of our best work to-date. We have a very high level of confidence in these genetics, and that standard only grows as we grow. At present, a strain released into the OMEGA Series meets the following criteria:

Morphologically stable and vigorous - We are looking for homogeneity here and will always speak to phenotypic variation within the strain descriptions.
Expressed desirable traits such as well-proportioned internodal spacing, strong, healthy, vigorous plants, easy to process, high calyx-to-leaf ratio, etc.
Terpenes are complex, pungent, and in your face. We are big fans of unique terpene profiles, and we won’t settle for average. The top three terpenes will be identified in the strain profile, and OMEGA Series terpenes won’t disappoint.
Flower quality and bag appeal is above average.
Yield is moderate to high
Trichome coverage is excellent.
Test results for cannabinoids + terpenes
Detailed strain profile written by the breeders and growers at Dirty Bird.

ALPHA SERIES

ULTIMATE VALUE + HIGH END EXPERIENCE + STABLE GENETICS

ALPHA SERIES: As we’ve grown and evolved as breeders, our standards– like our genetics– have grown and evolved, too. We set a very high bar for our OMEGA Series, and it’s a bar that is increasingly rising. Many of our favorite projects may miss that bar ever so slightly for one reason or another while still being truly worth growing overall. The ALPHA Series is home to these genetics. It offers budget-friendly, high-end cultivars that go well above and beyond the genetics you can source at similar price points, and it definitely gives you the most bang for your buck.

ALPHA Series strains meet all of the same criteria as the OMEGA Series, but it’s likely that something gave us pause. For example, the Apple Peelz (Sex Melon x Bad Apple) is one of our favorite strains of 2026, but 10 days into flowering we culled two plants in the test run that had really serrated, arugula-like foliage (like the Brunch “arugula cut”) because we needed to save space. The project finished phenomenally, but because we weren’t able to see how that phenotype finished, we felt we couldn’t release it into the OMEGA Series.

BETA SERIES

AFFORDABLE + PROVEN TESTERS + MEANINGFUL DIVERSITY

BETA: The BETA Series is home to what was previously known as “Testers.” Let me first say, it was probably unwise to name these “Testers.” One might assume we haven’t grown them when in fact we have. The freshly named BETA Series encompasses projects that we see a lot of potential in but that missed the mark in a meaningful-enough way that we could not justify releasing it as an ALPHA or an OMEGA. This could include things like long internodal spacing, high phenotypic variability, or foliage that is denser than we prefer. Many of these projects are good enough to work into other projects or to continue breeding forward, and sometimes, strains land in the BETA category simply because we have not tested enough of them to make a sound decision otherwise. BETA’s are released at a price point that is super affordable for any grower, but the quality is good enough that even experienced connoisseurs can find keepers if they’re willing to hunt. Some of our favorite cuts ever have come from BETA series genetics.

Smoke Report: Apple Peelz by Dirty Bird Genetics

Posted on April 22, 2026May 29, 2026 by Crystal Hinners

Our next toke is the Alpha Series' Apple Peelz by Dirty Bird Genetics. She is a cross of Sex Melon x Bad Apple. Read on to learn about our experiences.

The unique smell took me back to a stroll down a row at an apple orchard during a New England Fall. It has the fragrant and sweet aroma of a discarded apple core that has been sitting in the sun. I love the sweetness of this strain. It brings on a very functional and smooth high, which I found to be a great afternoon pick-me-up. This one will not lock you down or make you feel heavy. She would be a great companion for a walk on a beach or in the woods.

- Crystal

Apple Peelz (Sex Melon x Bad Apple) by Dirty Bird Genetics is a fast favorite! This plant is beautiful, smells sweet like apples, and has stunning deep purple leaves. The buds are dense and covered in crystals. It’s a great sativa-dominant hybrid that provides a lovely daytime high. It will calm your nerves and melt away your worries but won’t deplete your energy. I smoked this in the morning and then spontaneously deep cleaned and rearranged my dining room and kitchen. I would highly recommend this strain for when you want to take the edge off but still feel energetic and functional.

- Mariah

Read more about the differences between Alpha Series, Limited Series, & Tester packs.

Dirty Bird Genetics Presents: VOLUME SERIES vs ALPHA SERIES vs TESTER by Beth Mathieu

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Dirty Bird Genetics Presents: VOLUME SERIES vs ALPHA SERIES vs TESTER by Beth Mathieu

Posted on February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 by Crystal Hinners

Let's agree: the Dirty Bird Genetics family are nerds (in the most endearing way...obviously), so of course we would overthink things like pricing when it comes to assigning value to our genetics. Because we recently threw a new menu at you with the launch of our Alpha Series, we wanted to take a moment to explain where our heads are at when we are deciding which of the menu tiers a strain gets released into:

ALL STRAINS ARE:

Highly promising and exciting on multiple levels.

Tested by a lab for cannabinoids and terpenes

Grown out and tested indoors by yours truly.

Herm-free unless specifically noted in the profile (which would be tremendously rare).

VOLUME SERIES: Volume releases are reserved for the best of the best. What that means is very personal and it evolves with time as we learn and grow, and as our genetics become more and more refined. If a cultivar is released in the Volume series, then you know that strain is some of our best work to-date. We have a very high level of confidence in these genetics, and that standard only grows month-to-month and year-over-year. At present, a strain released into the Volume series meets the following criteria:

Test results for cannabinoids + terpenes came back very favorably.

Morphologically stable and vigorous - We are looking for homogeneity here and will always speak to phenotypic variation within the strain descriptions.

Expressed desirable traits such as well-proportioned internodal spacing and high calyx to leaf ratio.

Terpene profile is ON POINT - complex, pungent, in your face. We are big fans of unique terpene profiles.

Quality observed is consistently high-level in all of the seeds we tested.

Yield is moderate-to-high

Overall bag appeal and trichome coverage is high

ALPHA SERIES: The ALPHA Series is the newest addition to the Dirty Bird Genetics menu. As we’ve grown and evolved as breeders, our standards– like our genetics– have grown and evolved, too. We set a very high bar for our Volume series, and it’s a bar that is increasingly rising. Many of our favorite projects may miss that bar ever so slightly, for one silly reason or another, while still being truly phenomenal overall. The ALPHA Series is home to these genetics. It offers budget-friendly, high-end cultivars that go well above and beyond the genetics you can source at similar price points.

Alpha Series strains meet all of the same criteria as the Volume series, but one thing likely gave us pause. For example, the Apple Peelz (Sex Melon x Bad Apple) is one of our favorite boutique strains to-date, but 10 days into flowering we threw out two plants in the test run that had really serrated, arugula-like foliage (like the Brunch “arugula cut”) because we needed to save space. The project finished phenomenally, but because we weren’t able to see how that phenotype finished, we felt we couldn’t release it into the Volume series. This series will definitely be maximum bang for your buck!

TESTERS: Let me first say, it was probably unwise to name the Tester series, “Testers.” One might assume we haven’t grown these out when in fact we have. The Tester series is home to the projects that we see a lot of potential in and think people would enjoy, but that missed the mark in a meaningful-enough way that we cannot justify releasing it as an Alpha or a Volume release. This might include long internodal spacing, too much phenotypic variation, or foliage that is denser than we prefer. Many of these projects are good enough to continue breeding forward, or working into other projects. Testers are released at a price point that is super affordable for any grower, but the quality is good enough that we think even the connoisseurs would find loads of keepers here. Some of our favorite cuts ever have come from Tester series genetics.

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