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Around 2014, a breeder called Mario Guzman, better known as Mr Sherbinski, and his mates at Cookie Fam Genetics in California's Bay Area crossed Sunset Sherbet with Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies and came up with Gelato.
They tested about a hundred plants and only kept 25 that made the cut. That one cross kicked off a whole new wave of sweet, creamy, fruity strains that people now call dessert cannabis.
Read MoreThe story behind Gelato and why it took off
Sherbinski flipped Sunset Sherbet to make pollen, then crossed it with Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. Because Sunset Sherbet itself came from Girl Scout Cookies and Pink Panties, Gelato ended up with a double dose of Cookie genes. It hit the scene in 2014 and blew up fast.
Six numbered versions got the official nod: Gelato 25 (Barry Bonds), 33 (Larry Bird), 41 (Bacio Gelato), 43 (Gello Gelato), 47 (Mochi Gelato), and 49 (Açaí Berry Gelato). Gelato 33 became the go-to parent for loads of new crosses, including big names like Ice Cream Cake, Runtz, and Biscotti.
The hype got so big that plenty of people started slapping the Gelato name on anything vaguely similar, so there's a lot of unofficial stuff floating around.
These days you'll see more Gelato crosses on dispensary shelves than the original itself, but that original spark is still what everyone's chasing.
What Gelato smells and tastes like
Gelato's known for sweet, citrusy, creamy smells with hints of mint, pine, and vanilla blueberry all mixed in. The main scent molecules are beta-caryophyllene, linalool, beta-myrcene, terpinolene, and limonene, with myrcene usually leading the pack.
Gelato 25 leans floral with strawberry and mango notes, while Gelato 41 brings lavender, vanilla, and pine to the front. Gelato 42 has one of the broadest scent profiles in the family.
The buds themselves are usually deep purple with bright green patches, fiery orange hairs, and a thick coat of sparkly resin.
When it comes to flavour, there’s sweet cookie vibes mixed with fruit, Biscotti tastes earthy and nutty with a smoky finish, and Bubblegum Gelato is like licking cake frosting straight from the bowl.
Gelato crosses worth knowing about
Gelato's been paired with all sorts of other strains to make some proper legends. Gelonade, from Connected Cannabis, mixes Lemon Tree with Gelato 41 and won best sativa flower at the 2018 High Times Cannabis Cup, it's citrus-forward and bright.
Biscotti, also from Connected and named by Berner, has that semisweet, earthy thing going on with smells that remind people of airline biscuits and cheap aftershave.
Jet Fuel Gelato by Compound Genetics crosses Gelato 45 with High Octane and Jet Fuel, bringing fruity herbal smells with a diesel kick.
Dolato (sometimes called Dosilato) from Archive Genetics is a purple Gelato formula with skunky, doughy creaminess and little lavender flecks.
Grandi Guava by Grandiflora Genetics and Cookies is a double Gelato cross that includes Guava Gelato phenotype 25.
Lemon Cherry Gelato blends Sunset Sherbet and Girl Scout Cookies for lemony berry flavours, and Gelato Runtz pairs Gelato 33 with Runtz for sweet, fruity tastes with vanilla, berries, and coffee in the background.
There are also autoflowering versions like Glue Gelato Auto, Gorilla Infested Gelato Auto, Gelato Cookie D'Oh-Ope Auto, and Blue Gelato 41 Auto, which use Siberian Ruderalis to give the plants their auto trait.
Gelato's place in cannabis culture
Gelato got name-checked in tracks by Calvin Harris, Aminé, and Young Dolph, which helped push it into the mainstream.
Gelato and its offspring keep winning awards at cannabis competitions around the world, and the whole Gelato era made purple buds and floral smells the trend.
We’ve got so many great Gelato entries from breeders like Nirvana Seeds and Barneys Farm. Potency-wise, most Gelato strains land somewhere between 20 and 30 percent THC, Gelato 41 has hit 29 percent and Gelato 45 has reached 27 percent in lab tests.
Gelato and Gelato Crosses Frequently Asked Questions
Gelato's a hybrid strain made around 2014 by Mr Sherbinski and his crew at Cookie Fam Genetics in California, crossing Sunset Sherbet with Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies.
Sherbinski officially approved six: Gelato 25, 33, 41, 43, 47, and 49, each with nicknames like Barry Bonds and Larry Bird. Those are the authentic ones.
You'll find beta-caryophyllene, linalool, beta-myrcene, terpinolene, and limonene in Gelato, with myrcene usually being the strongest. Each numbered version has its own mix.
Sweet, citrusy, creamy, and earthy, with mint, pine, and vanilla blueberry notes. Some crosses taste like cookies and fruit, others like bubblegum frosting or nutty biscuits.
Gelonade, Biscotti, Runtz, Ice Cream Cake, Lemon Cherry Gelato, and Dolato are all big names. Each one pairs Gelato with something different for new flavours.
Gelato 33, or Larry Bird, became the most popular parent for breeding because it's balanced, stable, and passes on strong traits. Ice Cream Cake and loads more came from it.
Most sit between 20 and 30 percent THC. Gelato 41 has tested at 29 percent and Gelato 45 at 27 percent, so they're pretty potent.
Yeah, there are auto versions like Glue Gelato Auto, Gorilla Infested Gelato Auto, Gelato Cookie D'Oh-Ope Auto, and Blue Gelato 41 Auto, all using Ruderalis genetics.
Deep purple with bright green patches, fiery orange hairs, and a thick coat of sparkly resin. They're dense, colourful, and covered in shiny crystals.
High demand, strong THC, complex smells, legendary reputation, and award-winning offspring all add up.