Zoap

Lineage & Genetics

Cross: Rainbow Sherbet #16 x Rainbow Sherbet male (F2 selection #21)

Rainbow Sherbet is a hybrid created by DEO Farms by crossing Pink Guava with Sunset Sherbet (Girl Scout Cookies x Pink Panties). Pink Guava is an F2 selection from the OZ Kush project — a cross of Eddy OG (an OG Kush phenotype) and Zkittlez from Dying Breed Seeds — selected for its intensely tropical guava aroma. Zoap's specific creation involved popping 100 Rainbow Sherbet seeds, selecting female #16 for her exceptional aroma and growth traits, then backcrossing her to a Rainbow Sherbet male. From the resulting 100 seeds, phenotype #21 was selected and became the Zoap cut. This makes Zoap a third-generation inbred line carrying concentrated Zkittlez, OG Kush, and Sunset Sherbet genetics — the candy-fruit terpenes from Zkittlez, the structural density and gassy backbone from OG, and the creamy sweetness from the Cookie Fam lineage through Sunset Sherbet.

Terpene Profile

Aroma: Zoap's aroma is immediately distinctive and unlike anything else on dispensary shelves. The nose opens with sweet tropical fruit — guava, citrus zest, and ripe cherry — layered over a clean, soapy floral character that gives the strain its name. The linalool-caryophyllene interplay creates what smokers describe as 'Suavitel mixed with Skittles': candy sweetness up front with a powdery, laundry-fresh floral undertone that reads as clean rather than perfumey. When buds are broken open, a subtle gasoline and earthy funk emerges from the OG heritage underneath. The best-cured examples hold this complexity through a slow cure, with creamy Sherbet undertones developing over time. The aroma is not subtle — it fills a room and lingers on fingers and clothing.

Flavor: On inhale, Zoap delivers a wave of sweet citrus and tropical fruit — guava, cherry, and mango — with a creamy mid-palate reminiscent of sherbet ice cream. The soapy-floral signature arrives on the transition, a clean, powdery sweetness that is unmistakably Zoap. The exhale brings earthy undertones, a light fuel finish from the OG genetics, and a lingering floral aftertaste that sits on the palate for minutes. The smoke is consistently described as smooth and silky, with none of the harshness common in high-THC cultivars. Vaporizing at lower temperatures (350-370°F) foregrounds the limonene and linalool for a fruit-floral experience, while higher temperatures (390-410°F) coax out more of the caryophyllene spice and OG gas.

Effects & Experience

Onset: Zoap hits fast — within the first few minutes, a wave of cerebral euphoria and positivity washes over with surprising speed. Users consistently describe an immediate mood lift, giggly sociability, and a tingly sensation that spreads from the head downward. The limonene and linalool combination produces a bright, clear-headed onset that feels uplifting without anxiety or raciness.

After the initial cerebral rush, the balanced indica genetics settle in over 15-30 minutes as a warm, comfortable body relaxation that deepens gradually without full sedation. The experience is described as mentally clear, creative, and social while physically relaxed and pain-free — functional enough for daytime activities at moderate doses. At higher doses or from batches testing above 26% THC, the body component becomes more pronounced and can trend toward appetite stimulation and mild couch-lock. Leafly user data reports the top effects as giggly, relaxed, and hungry. The 50/50 balance makes Zoap genuinely versatile — equally suited for social settings, creative work, and evening unwinding depending on dose.

Duration: 2-3 hours, with residual body relaxation and mood elevation persisting beyond the primary effects

Grower's Notes

History & Origin

Zoap's story begins with DEO Farms founder Rob (known as Guero), who started growing cannabis in Deep East Oakland as a teenager and gradually built a career as both a grower and breeder. After acquiring OZ Kush seeds (Eddy OG x Zkittlez) from Dying Breed Seeds at the Emerald Cup in the mid-2010s, Rob hunted through the seeds and selected standout phenotypes that became his Pink Guava line. He then crossed Pink Guava with Sunset Sherbet to create the Rainbow Sherbet seed line — the same genetic project that would produce RS-11 and several other acclaimed cultivars. To create Zoap specifically, DEO Farms popped 100 Rainbow Sherbet seeds and selected female #16 for its exceptional aroma and growth traits. They backcrossed #16 to a Rainbow Sherbet male, popped 100 of those F2 seeds, and phenotype #21 became the Zoap known today. The breeding project took approximately six years from start to finish. Wizard Trees (Scott, Los Angeles) collaborated closely on the development, and the strain debuted commercially in early 2022. Zoap gained immediate industry recognition when it won Best Overall at the 2022 Zalympix Championship in Los Angeles — widely considered the most competitive cannabis contest ever assembled at that time. High Times named it one of the Best Strains of 2022, noting that 'few things have mattered more to elite cannabis than the work of DEO Farms.' By 2023, Zoap had spawned dozens of crosses from breeders worldwide and had become one of the most licensed and sought-after genetics in the American market, with Barney's Farm and others offering feminized seed versions to meet demand.

Notable Crosses

Strains bred using Zoap as a parent:

Frequently Asked Questions