Snowman

Also known as: Snowman OG, Berner's Snowman

Breeder: Cookie Fam / Berner (original GSC phenotype selection); Powerzzzup Genetics (derivative breeding)

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: Thin Mint Cookies x South Florida OG Kush ("the Oldman")

Girl Scout Cookies (GSC): OG Kush x Durban Poison (F1 Durban), origin San Francisco Cookie Fam collective. One of the most influential strains of the 2010s. The Thin Mint Cookies phenotype (maternal side) is the most famous GSC pheno, known for minty/chocolatey terps and extreme potency. South Florida OG Kush ("The Oldman" / Florida Kush): the specific OG Kush cut that was used to create the original Cookies line. Per insider sources, Snowman represents a back-cross of Thin Mint Cookies to this original OG parent, essentially a recombination of the original GSC components.

Terpene Profile

Aroma: Primary: gassy kush, diesel fuel. Secondary: sweet vanilla, earthy musk. Tertiary: herbal overtones that turn sour when broken/combusted. Insiders describe a marshmallow kush smell. Additional notes of apple, citrus, apricot, and nutmeg reported across various sources.

Flavor: Inhale: spicy diesel, sweet vanilla, piney. Exhale: earthy, gassy, herbal. Aftertaste: lingering spicy-sweet vanilla.

Effects & Experience

Onset: Fast — within minutes. Initial cerebral lift, euphoria, and mood elevation.

Creative energy, introspective thought, and focus during peak (5-30 min). Gentle body relaxation without sedation transitions to calm, clear-headed contentedness. At high doses can produce a disoriented, drunk feeling. Multiple reviewers note the sativa onset is immediate but an indica body buzz creeps in at 10-20 minutes.

Duration: 45-120 minutes for primary effects.

Growing Characteristics

Grow Tips: IMPORTANT CAVEAT: Verified cultivation data specifically for the Cookies Snowman cut is limited. ILGM notes most growing info is extrapolated from GSC behavior since the cut has historically been clone-only within the Cookies network. MOLD PREVENTION IS THE #1 CHALLENGE: Snowman's defining trait (extreme trichome coverage and dense bud structure) is also its greatest vulnerability. Dense, resinous colas create pockets of trapped humidity ideal for Botrytis (bud rot). Required mitigation: aggressive defoliation/lollipopping — remove lower fan leaves and interior growth restricting airflow especially weeks 3-5 of flower. Oscillating fans positioned to move air through the canopy, not just over it. Strategic pruning to open the center of the plant for light and air penetration. Monitor daily in late flower (weeks 6+) — inspect dense colas by gently squeezing; soft/spongy spots warrant immediate investigation. Never allow RH above 55% during lights-off in flower — use automated humidity controllers. Quality dehumidifier rated for room size is non-negotiable. TRAINING: Topping once or twice during veg to create multiple even colas rather than one dominant main that becomes a mold magnet. LST (bend and tie branches for even flat canopy). SCROG works well to manage height and spread bud sites evenly. Lollipopping: strip the bottom 1/3 before flip to direct energy to upper colas and improve undercanopy airflow. NUTRIENTS: Nutrient-rich, well-draining organic soil mixes; responds well to living soil. Standard Cookies-family feeding — moderate nitrogen in veg, heavy P-K in flower. A confirmed 29% THC result from organic greenhouse grow tested at Steep Hill Labs suggests organic inputs do NOT limit potency ceiling. Standard 1-2 week flush recommended given the complex terpene profile. LATE-FLOWER BEHAVIOR: Per insider reports, the plant stacks fat in the last couple weeks — expect significant bud swell in final 2 weeks. This late stacking is when mold risk is highest; maintain strict environmental controls. Trichome development is extreme — harvest timing should be based on trichome maturity, not calendar. Mostly cloudy/milky trichomes with 10-20% amber for peak effect; all-cloudy for more cerebral, more amber for more sedative. BUD CHARACTERISTICS: Spade-shaped, lumpy, dense nugs. Lime green base with thin light orange pistils. Extremely heavy trichome coverage — the defining visual trait. Can develop purple coloring in some phenos with cooler nighttime temps. GROWER DIFFICULTY ASSESSMENT: The plant itself grows vigorously and is not temperamental about nutrients. The difficulty comes from managing the dense buds in flower — inadequate airflow management will lose your crop to mold. Beginners CAN grow successfully if they invest in proper environmental controls (dehumidifier, good fans, hygrometer) and commit to regular pruning.

History & Origin

Pre-2015: Kenny Dumetz (Pie Guy / Powerzzzup) selects the Snowman phenotype from Cookie Fam genetics (Thin Mint Cookies x Florida OG) in San Francisco. ~2015-2017: Snowman circulates as clone-only within the Cookies network, gaining reputation for extreme trichome production. ~2018-2019: Powerzzzup crosses Snowman with The Y (Y-Life) in a seed hunt that produces Gary Payton, Cereal Milk, and Snow Montana. ~2019-2020: Gary Payton and Cereal Milk explode in popularity, bringing attention back to Snowman as the genetic foundation. 2020+: Snowman appears on dispensary menus in multiple states through the Cookies licensing network. Jason Mejia (Powerzzzup co-founder) described the Snowman release as transformative.

Notable Crosses

Strains bred using Snowman as a parent: