Gelato - The Indica-Leaning Hybrid That Became a Reference Strain
Gelato (also called Larry Bird or strain "33") is an indica-leaning hybrid bred by Cookie Family / Sherbinskis in San Francisco. The cross of Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint GSC produced a cultivar that pairs heavy resin yield with a recognizable dessert-sweet aroma. Gelato has spawned dozens of named phenotypes - Gelato 33, Gelato 41, Mint Gelato - and it sits at the parental root of half the modern dessert-leaning menu.
Gelato (also called Larry Bird or strain "33") is an indica-leaning hybrid bred by Cookie Family / Sherbinskis in San Francisco. The cross of Sunset Sherbet and Thin Mint GSC produced a cultivar that pairs heavy resin yield with a recognizable dessert-sweet aroma. Gelato has…
TL;DR
Gelato is an indica-dominant hybrid (~55I/45S). THC typically 20–28%, CBD under 0.5%. Dominant terpenes: caryophyllene, limonene, humulene. Effect leans toward relaxed-but-clear-headed; popular for evening social use. Available at Greenleaf Wellness in flower, pre-rolls, vape, and concentrate formats.
Lineage and history
Bred by Sherbinskis and the Cookie Family collective in San Francisco around 2014, Gelato is the result of crossing Sunset Sherbet (an OG Kush x Pink Panties cross) with Thin Mint GSC (a Girl Scout Cookies phenotype). Multiple phenotypes were stabilized; Gelato #33 and #41 are the most commercially successful. The strain quickly became one of the most popular cultivars in U.S. recreational markets and has been used as a parent for dozens of crosses since.
Cannabinoid profile
THC commonly 20–28%, with some phenotypes pushing 30%. CBD under 0.5%. Significant minor cannabinoid presence of CBG (0.5–1%) which contributes to the slightly bright, focused edge over a pure sedating indica.
Terpene profile
| Terpene | Typical % | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Caryophyllene | 0.5–0.9% | Highest of any common cultivar; CB2-binding, anti-inflammatory |
| Limonene | 0.3–0.6% | Mood, citrus note |
| Humulene | 0.2–0.4% | Hoppy, grounding |
| Linalool | 0.1–0.3% | Calming |
Effect profile
Onset 5–15 minutes inhaled. Peak 30–45 minutes. Duration 2–3 hours. Reported effects: mood lift, mild euphoria, body relaxation without heavy couchlock, conversational sociability, mild appetite stimulation. Gelato is widely considered a "going-out" strain rather than a "going-to-bed" strain.
Who Gelato suits
Evening social use without sedation.
Users who want the GSC family's aroma profile in a more balanced hybrid.
Anyone hunting caryophyllene specifically for joint or muscle support.
Not the first pick for first-timers - the 20–28% THC range is high.
Forms we stock
Flower jars (eighth, quarter, half, ounce), pre-rolls (single + pack), 510 vape carts in distillate and live-resin, disposable pens, and live-resin / live-rosin concentrates. Phenotypes rotate; ask the budtender what's on the shelf today, or check the live menu.
Dosing
Inhaled: one or two pulls, wait 10 minutes. Edibles infused with Gelato extract follow the standard 5 mg start. Higher THC range means a smaller initial pull than a lower-test cultivar.
Compliance
Adults 21+ only · Keep out of reach of children and pets · Cannabis cannot be transported across state lines · Do not drive or operate machinery under the influence · Single-transaction cap: 2.5 oz flower or 0.25 oz (1/4 oz) concentrate.
Compare to other dessert-family hybrids like Wedding Cake and GSC, or read the Indica vs Sativa chemovar argument for the science behind balanced hybrids.
Greenleaf Wellness is licensed by the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board. 1730 Glendale Avenue, Sparks NV 89431. Adults 21+ only. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
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Greenleaf Wellness is a licensed Nevada cannabis dispensary operating under retail license D056 and cultivation license RC050, regulated by the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board. Cannabis cannot be transported across state lines.