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Indica

Grape Ape

Apothecary Genetics' Mendocino Purps × Skunk × Afghani — the genetic parent of Zkittlez and the definitive musky Concord-grape indica.

Grape Ape — indica cannabis flower, macro photo
Representative indica flower — illustrative image.
THC
18–21%
CBD
<1%
Type
Indica
VT availability
Craft / seasonal drops; call ahead

Grape Ape is a 90% indica created by Apothecary Genetics and Barney's Farm from three strains: Mendocino Purps (grape aroma + anthocyanin genetics), Skunk #1 (hybrid vigor and structure), and Afghani (body sedation and resin production). It won the High Times Green Cup in 2005 and 2006.

Myrcene dominates the terpene panel, producing a body-heavy, sedative effect that feels stronger than the THC percentage suggests — Myrcene is believed to amplify cannabinoid uptake. The aroma is dense Concord grape with a musky earth base, closer to grape juice concentrate than candy or citrus. Deep purple coloring develops in cold conditions from Mendocino Purps' anthocyanin genetics; Vermont's cool fall nights make it one of the better environments for full purple expression.

Grape Ape is Zkittlez's primary parent (Grape Ape × Grapefruit + unknown). The Grapefruit cross shifted Zkittlez's terpene profile from Myrcene-dominant to Caryophyllene-dominant and dramatically lightened the body effect — making Zkittlez a balanced hybrid while Grape Ape remains a 90% indica. Appropriate for experienced consumers; evening and pre-sleep use only.

Dominant terpenes

What it smells and tastes like

MyrcenePineneCaryophyllene

Flavor and aroma notes most reported: grape, berry, earthy.

Effects

What people report

RelaxedSleepyHungry

Aggregated user-reported signals from cannabis databases. Individual experience depends on dose, batch, tolerance, and consumption method — not a clinical claim.

Lineage

Where it comes from

Parents: Mendocino Purps × Skunk #1 × Afghani

Notable offspring: Zkittlez

Also known as: Purple Ape, Ape

Buying it in Vermont

Where to find Grape Ape in Vermont

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A select phenotype of Mendocino Purps — NorCal's foundational purple clone — and the parent of Granddaddy Purple. Myrcene-dominant, 18–22% THC. Pure indica with a clean grape-and-plum aroma. Rarely found as a standalone on Vermont menus, but the genetic source of the entire modern purple family.
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Master Kush
A Hindu Kush × Afghani cross from Amsterdam's White Label Seed Company — high-THC indica with deep physical relaxation and a subtle citrus-earth aroma.
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Northern Lights
A legendary pure indica from the 1980s — the benchmark for deep body relaxation and sleep support.
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Purple Kush
The original American Kush hybrid — Hindu Kush × Purple Afghani, bred in Oakland — with reliable purple coloration and a grape-and-earth aroma found in no other major Kush-family strain.

Grape Ape questions, answered

Quick answers from the same data on this page.

Is Grape Ape indica or sativa?
Grape Ape is a indica. It typically tests in the 18–21% THC range with <1% CBD.
What does Grape Ape taste and smell like?
Grape Ape's most-reported flavor and aroma notes are grape, berry, earthy. The dominant terpenes are Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene, which drive both the smell and a meaningful share of the perceived effects.
What effects does Grape Ape produce?
Most consumers report feeling relaxed, sleepy, hungry. Effects vary meaningfully by batch, dose, individual tolerance, and method of consumption — these descriptors are aggregated from user reports, not clinical guarantees.
Can I find Grape Ape at Vermont dispensaries?
Craft / seasonal drops; call ahead Vermont batch THC tends to vary widely from the national average; expect 18–25% on any given drop depending on cultivator.
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