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Berner (Cookies Fam)

**Cookies Fam Genetics**, often referred to simply as 'Cookies' or associated with its co-founder Berner, is a California-based cannabis brand and breeding collective that has fundamentally reshaped modern cannabis culture, marketing, and genetics. Founded around 2010 in San Francisco by rapper/entrepreneur Berner (Gilbert Milam Jr.) and cultivator Jai, the brand began with the now-legendary **Girl Scout Cookies (GSC)** strain. This phenotype of OG Kush and Durban Poison became a global phenomenon, prized for its potent, euphoric high and complex sweet, earthy aroma with hints of mint. The success of GSC spawned an entire 'Cookies' family of strains, including **Thin Mint Cookies**, **Platinum Cookies**, and landmark hybrids like **Gelato** (developed in collaboration with Sherbinski), **Wedding Cake**, and **Runtz**. The brand's philosophy extends beyond breeding to encompass a high-fashion, lifestyle-oriented approach to cannabis, with exclusive apparel, collaborations, and a network of licensed retail stores. While not a traditional 'seed bank,' the Cookies collective (including affiliated breeders like Powerzzzup, Alien Labs, and Compound Genetics) develops and releases elite clone-only genetics and seeds, focusing on flavor-driven, potent cultivars that dominate the commercial and cultural landscape. Their contribution is less about open-source breeding and more about creating iconic, branded genetic lines that command premium prices and define market trends.

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Animal Cookies

THC 22.5%
CBD 0.1%

**Animal Cookies** is a potent hybrid strain that has cemented its place as a modern classic within the cannabis community. A direct cross between the legendary **Girl Scout Cookies (GSC)** and the powerful indica **Fire OG**, it inherits the best traits from both parents, resulting in a complex and heavy-hitting experience. **Genetics & Lineage:** GSC x Fire OG. This lineage provides a robust genetic foundation, combining GSC's euphoric and creative cerebral effects with Fire OG's deeply relaxing and sedating physical properties. **Appearance & Structure:** The buds are typically dense, chunky, and forest green, often heavily coated in a blanket of milky white trichomes. Vibrant orange pistils weave through the foliage, and the presence of dark purple hues is common, especially when exposed to cooler temperatures during cultivation. **Effects & Experience:** The high is characteristically potent and multifaceted. Users often report an initial wave of cerebral euphoria and happiness that gently melts into a profound, full-body relaxation. This makes it exceptionally effective for evening or nighttime use, as it frequently leads to couch-lock and sedation. It's renowned for its ability to induce a strong case of "the munchies." **Medical Applications:** Its high THC content and terpene profile make it a favorite for patients seeking relief from chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and insomnia. It is also notably effective for stimulating appetite. **Cultivation Notes:** Best suited for growers with some experience. It prefers a stable environment and can be sensitive to overfeeding. While it can be grown successfully indoors and outdoors, indoor cultivation allows for better control over its medium stature and an 8-week flowering cycle. The yield is respectable but not excessive, with the reward being in the exceptional quality of the resinous flowers.

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