"First Class Funk is an indica-dominant hybrid strain derived from unique Cookies and Gelato varieties. It boasts a funky savoury aroma reminiscent of garlic and cheese, as well as extra-high THC levels. Keep reading to learn more about First Class Funk, its history, origins, effects, and more. History of First Class Funk Strain First Class Funk is a descendant of the almighty Gelato and Cookies genetic lines and was bred by none other than Chris Lynch—founder of Compound Genetics and creator of some of the world's most beloved modern cannabis strains. While Chris suffers from early-onset Parkinson's disease, he shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. Since his years as a high school freshman, Chris has had a deep love for cannabis. However, his career has really taken off in recent years. Ever since he founded Compound Genetics in 2017, Chris Lynch created a long list of cannabis strains from unique crosses and meticulous pheno hunts. Between 2017 and 2019, Chris worked with a lot of Gelato genetics, which were still fresh on the market and hadn't yet become as popular as they are now. After performing countless crosses using different Gelato varieties, Chris finally landed on Jet Fuel Gelato, a dank Gelato descendant with a strong, fuel-forward aroma, plenty of vigour, and a motivating, creative high. Jet Fuel Gelato quickly became one of Compound Genetics' flagship strains and was later used to create a long line of other hybrids, including First Class Funk. Genetic Lineage of First Class Funk First Class Funk comes from the culmination of Jet Fuel Gelato and GMO Cookies. Below we'll take a look at both of these strains in more detail. Jet Fuel Gelato, as its name suggests, is a high-potency, ultra-gassy Gelato hybrid. Combining genetics from Jet Fuel (Aspen OG X High Country Diesel) and Gelato (GSC X Sherbet), Jet Fuel Gelato is a vigorous plant that produces super-dense spear-shaped flowers with a beautiful palette of bright green, dark purple, and blue-black hues. Normally, Jet Fuel Gelato produces around 25% THC and a rich mix of terpenes that combine to produce a strong Diesel aroma with subtle floral hints and sweet lemon accents. Despite its strong THC levels, Jet Fuel Gelato delivers very well-balanced effects that are social, uplifting, creative, and focusing—ideal for morning or daytime use. First Class Funk's second parent, GMO Cookies, couldn't be more different. Combining genetics from GSC and Chemdog, GMO Cookies is known for producing dense, frosty indica flowers with an intense savoury aroma that combines a garlicky bite with earthy mushroom undertones and a pungent onion finish. Allegedly created by Mamiko Seeds in Spain, GMO Cookies also produces high concentrations of THC and terpenes and, while its effects are somewhat balanced in small doses, medium-to-large doses of GMO Cookies tend to leave users glued to the couch for hours on end. First Class Funk is alleged to be slightly indica-dominant and preserves a variety of traits from its parents, including the tight bud structure and slight fruitiness of Jet Fuel Gelato, and the unmistakable garlicky nose of GMO Cookies. Physical Characteristics of First Class Funk In 2020, Compound Genetics dropped a limited number of First Class Funk Seeds. Reportedly, First Class Funk seeds produce medium-sized plants with a slight indica-dominance, which typically shines through in their tight bud structure, medium stature, and short internodal spacing. Also typical of indicas and indica-dominant hybrids, First Class Funk plants tend to take on stunning dark colours towards the end of their flowering cycles. When grown in optimal conditions, First Class Funk plants produce dense, frosty flowers made of tight clusters of rounded green calyxes with dark green or purple tips, dotted with strands of bright orange pistils. Some First Class Funk Phenos may also turn completely purple. Note that Premium Cultivars also sells First Class Funk in seed form. How this version compares to the original by Compound Genetics, however, isn't clear. Properties of First Class Funk Like all strains created by Chris Lynch, First Class Funk is very strong and can produce intense THC concentrations of up to 27–35%. Its resinous flowers also pack a rich mix of terpenes, the most dominant of which include limonene, caryophyllene, and pinene. Together, these terps give First Class Funk a super funky aroma, which combines the dark, spiciness of old-school hash with sweet notes of berries and grapes and a unique garlicky kick obviously inherited from its GMO parent. First Class Funk's flavour is equally funky, with upfront earthy coffee flavours topped with strong notes of cheese and garlic. Some phenos also boast some light sweetness on the exhale. With such high concentrations of THC and terpenes, it's no wonder that First Class Funk produces very strong effects. Immediately after inhaling this strain's pungent and full-bodied smoke, expect to feel an uplifting rush of shor"