Did Berner make runtz?
Per Cookies, Runtz came from the Runtz crew, composed of “Ray, Nick, and Yung LB.” They used the recipe Berner spoke about to build their own platform to launch Runtz, with Yung LB first debuting the strain at the Emerald Cup in Santa Rosa in December 2017.
Did Berner make Khalifa Kush?
The Khalifa Kush strain was originally bred by Berner from Cookies early on in his brand's career. Berner said that Wiz fell in love with a particularly pungent and robust cut of OG Kush he'd been growing. So, he gave it to him.
Did Berner create gelato?
The musician, who has released 10 solo albums in a decade, is as prolific in the business world as he is artistically. Berner is often credited with the creation of some of the most popular marijuana strains in the U.S., including Girl Scout Cookies, Gelato and Snowman.
What strains made Khalifa Kush?
Khalifa Kush is an indica-dominant strain descended from OG Kush. It produces medium-sized bushy plants thanks to its indica heritage. Khalifa Kush has an average flowering time between 56 and 63 days indoors and late September to early October outdoors. It is known to produce large yields in ideal conditions.
Does Snoop Dogg own strain?
Leafs by Snoop offers eight products: Indica dominant: Bananas, Northern Lights, Moonbeam, Cali Kush and Purple bush. Sativa dominant: Lemon Pie, Blueberry Dream and Tangerine Man. High-CBD strain called 3D CBD.
Who created runtz?
First bred by Los Angeles growers and made stuff of legends by Hip Hop artists like Yung LB, Runtz has a star-studded origin story. California cannabis magnate and rapper Berner is said to have been the first to bring the genetics to market, and until recently the strain was a rare find outside of Southern California.
What was Berners first strain?
“Girl Scout Cookies” was the original strain leading to the domination of this brand in the cannabis market. The strain showed up on dispensary shelves in Cali around late 2010 to early 2011.
Who first made Gelato strain?
Also known as Larry Bird, Gelato (#33) was first cultivated in Northern California's Bay Area and is derived from a deep bank of genetics created by the Cookie Family, the Sherbinskis family, and cultivator Mario Guzman.
What is Khalifa Kush lineage?
Khalifa Kush is a descendant of OG Kush and was bred specifically for the rapper Wiz Khalifa. It's an Indica-dominant hybrid and has been described as being a great wake-and-bake strain for its reputed energizing effects.
Is Khalifa Kush just OG Kush?
Khalifa Kush FAQ It's a hybrid indica type of OG Kush from rapper Wiz Khalifa, available in 2022 as flower and pre-rolls.
Are Khalifa Kush carts good?
Tryke Khalifa Kush Vape Cartridge - Hybrid This vape cart is a best-seller and top staff pick at WholesomeCo. Here's what Richard, GM at WholesomeCo had to say about this hybrid strain: "It has great flavor, you can really taste the limonene terpene and it produces a very happy effect.
Who is the founder of Cookies?
BernerThis interview was originally published in September 2020. For Cookies drop #10, our marketing guy Renier Fee decided to bring it full circle and talk to Berner, the founder and CEO of Cookies, about his early career, favorite strains, and music.
What was a problem you saw in the industry at that time?
When I was first in the game, I realized early on that there was no brand. It was just people coming in with turkey bags with really good flower. I would have to make a sign for it and display it. I'd get creative with making the signs. If you look at some of the earlier strains, like OG Cush, even Blue Dream, Super Silver Haze, there's no face.
Did that lead to you creating your own brand?
Yeah. Cookies started off as a strain, and then I decided to build a brand around it. I knew we needed our own identity, so I decided to bring it into clothing and music and everything I was doing. It was like a gumbo.
Why did you call it 'Cookies'?
It was from the taste. You know, the first strain tasted like Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies. Then we came up with Cherry Pie, Cherry Cush, then, later on, came with the sherbets and enchiladas.
How has your music career tied into your cannabis business?
It just happened naturally. I've been making music for a while and, you know people like to rap about all the new shit, whether it be cars or alcohol or clothes. My thing was weed. I just rapped about the new weed. And naturally, it started building and growing faster than we had ever imagined. It wasn't planned.
What do you make of the business now as compared to when you were first starting?
It's more cutthroat because people have more money, and they can play games. I'm not worried about it. I feel like we started one of the coolest, most unique grassroots brands in the world. I feel like I got a damn good head start and I got a lot of knowledge that's priceless.
Unlike a lot of celebrities with cannabis brands, you seem very involved with the business? Do. Do you make most of the decisions?
Every f***ing decision. That's why my hair is starting to fall out. But I feel like the key to success is being hands-on with your business. If you're not hands-on, a lot of shit will slip through the cracks, and it won't be you anymore. Cookies is me.
How do you balance between the creative and business side of your careers?
I'm Mexican and Italian -- it's just in my blood. But I love this shit. Some people like to sit in the house and drink beer and watch TV. My whole passion is working. I love to work.
