Amsterdam’s Top 20 most popular cannabis strains of 2020 are here. Here I evaluate 2020’s best selling and high demand marijuana cultivars in Amsterdam.
20/20: ZUCOTTI
Amsterdam was once the home of the best new genetics. In recent years the hype has moved over to the new North America varieties. Well in 2020, a few new genetics bred in Amsterdam found their way across menu after menu. Zucotti comes in at number 20 to start off Amsterdam’s 20 Most Popular Cannabis Strains of 2020, and is one of Amsterdam’s newest genetic creations. It's great to see new breeders paving the way for Amsterdam to gain recognition again as home to some of the best new, exotic cannabis flavors. Unfortunately this strain did not gain as much momentum as we hoped. Due to this being a Dutch operation, it is understood why we may not have seen enough of this around on menus. Zucotti is a cross between an undisclosed strain and Zkittlez.
19/20: SHORELINE
Another Amsterdam creation, Shoreline, falls at 19 on our Top 20 popular cannabis strains in Amsterdam during 2020. Originally a clone from the United States, named after a Greatful Dead concert at Shoreline Amphitheater in San Francisco, Shoreline soon made its way to Amsterdam in clone form. Devils Harvest Seeds stabilized this clone with Dutch Passion's Oasis strain, and the Shoreline the world now knows was born. You may also find the purple phenotype of Shoreline on some Amsterdam coffeeshop menus. Shoreline is a prime example of why Amsterdam is one of the cannabis capitals of the world.
18/20: ENEMY OF THE STATE
17/20: TANGIE
16/20: G13 HAZE
15/20: PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
Named in honor of the Seth Rogen & James Franco hit movie, Pineapple Express was one of the most popular marijuana flavors in Amsterdam during 2020. This well-balanced hybrid reeks like the tropics, full of scents reminiscent of pineapple, citrus, and rather sweet.
14/20: DREAM GOLD
Dream Gold, recently brought onto the coffeeshop scene by Coffeeshop Dreamland in Haarlem last year, encountered an obstacle at the beginning of 2020 when the coffeeshop decided to shut its doors. The strain had already won two awards in 2019, at Jack Herer Cup and Squash Off, so it would have been foolish to forfeit the project. Luckily, these awards drove encouragement, and this delightful strain soon found its way on other Amsterdam coffeeshop menus including Easy Times, Prix d'Ami, Balou, Relax, and Happy Feelings. Dream Gold has also made its way to other cities like Zandvoort at Yanks. Dream Gold, an indica dominant strain, is the most popular new Dutch cannabis cultivar and can be found in both flower and pre-roll options.
13/20: STRAWBERRY BANANA
Also known as Strawberry Banana Kush or Strawnana for short, DNA Genetics Strawberry Banana is an indica dominant cultivar. Strawberry Banana is the most popular fruit flavored Kush in Amsterdam. Robust in aroma shared from both its parent strains Banana Kush and Bubblegum (strawberry phenotype), Strawnana produces strong relaxing effects. Strawberry Banana comes in at lucky number 13 of Amsterdam's most popular strains of 2020.
12/20: AK47
AK47 is an ultimate classic cannabis cultivar and falls in at 12 of Amsterdam’s top 20 popular cannabis strains of 2020. This mostly sativa variety, originally created by Serious Seeds, is a very potent and aromatic classic. Its name has nothing to do with the gun with the same name, but pays homage to its strong, one-hit-wonder type effect. AK47 may not be recommended for first time users as its effects are very uplifting, almost psychedelic. You may also find a very close cousin of AK47 on Amsterdam menus named AK020, which is Amsterdam Genetics recreation of the strain. Both AK020 and AK47 are very comparable in both aroma, effect, and of course genetics.
11/20: KUSH MINTS
2020 surely brought in a big demand for exotic flavors, which is why the first of 5 import strains on Amsterdam’s top 20 most popular strains of 2020 list falls at number 11. Kush Mints was created by Seed Junky Genetics when they crossed the classic Pre-98 Bubba Kush with their own Animal Mints. Amsterdam sure saw a variety of different Mints cultivars, but Animal Mints clearly stood out the most, and found its way on several coffeeshop menus. Its demand was higher than its supply, as batches would sell out fast once they hit a menu. Throughout 2020 you may have found this strain at the following coffeeshops: Popeye, Het Gelderse, Reefer, Prix D’Ami, and Solo.
10/20: LEMON HAZE
Lemon Haze is the most popular Haze hash in Amsterdam, but also popular in flower form. Lemon Haze hash tends to be one of the more affordable hash options in Amsterdam at its quality. The low price and good quality could be what drives its high popularity. If you like to smoke dabs, Lemon Haze tends to yield roughly 40%-50% back when you press it in a rosin press. Looking for a good Lemon Haze? You might want to check out one of these coffeeshops in Amsterdam: Papillon, Blue Lagoon, or Siberie.
9/20: ZUSHI
Landing at number 9 of Amsterdam's Top 20 popular cannabis strains of 2020 is Zushi. Zushi really came out of the woodworks, and throughout 2020 Amsterdam saw several variations, including Blue Zushi and Yellow Zushi. This is definitely a top shelf import strain. It's obvious the flavor and effects of Zushi have become a favorite pick up from Amsterdam coffeeshops.
8/20: OG KUSH
OG Kush is popular amongst both tourists and locals looking to steer away from all the Haze fad. Keep reading this list and you will see what we mean, with 2 Hazes already placing on Amsterdam's top 20 strains of 2020. This strain is available in a variety of options including flower, block hash, extracts, and even high-ticket pre-rolls coated in oil and kief. This popular cannabis strain is also found on some Amsterdam coffeeshop menus with specific cuts, including Larry OG and Scotts OG.
7/20: GELATO #41
During 2020, Amsterdam saw both Dutch grown and imports of Gelato. Specifically, Gelato #41 (aka. Bacio) has become a favorite amongst the gelato cuts in Amsterdam. Gelato 41 may be one of the most THC potent strains we encountered in Amsterdam during 2020. We sourced some Gelato 41 at Coffeeshop Papillon which tested over 30% total THC with Purpl Pro! Some other notable cultivars of Gelato found in Amsterdam are #33 and #45. Next time your in Amsterdam, you might want to get a different kind of Ice Cream. Smoke some Gelato cannabis flower and watch out for the bikes!
6/20: MIMOSA
Mimosa is a cross with one of Amsterdam’s all time favorite classics Tangie, and one of 2019s most popular strains, Purple Punch. Previously, a high ticket import only strain, in 2020 we saw an influx of Dutch grown Mimosa. This did lower the price value for this strain, while at the same time lowered the quality. Now, I am not saying Dutch grown flowers are worse by any means! I am just saying there are techniques mastered when growing strains for an extended period of time. If botanists are growing a new strain for the first time, a margin of error is expected. For this reason, it was not possible to place Mimosa higher, though many may feel its popularity is more. We saw both imports, dutch indoor, and dutch grown outdoors of this. With such a variation in quality, this cannot be the most popular strain. Throughout the year we sourced some great quality Mimosa from a variety of coffeeshops including Original Dampkring, Carmona, De Supermarkt, The Old Church, Loft, and Grey Area.
5/20: SILVER HAZE
We've now hit into the top 5, and it wouldn't be right without having a Haze hit in the Top 5 most popular cannabis strains in Amsterdam during 2020. Silver Haze, not to be mistaken with Super Silver Haze, is a Dutch staple, originally created by Sensi Seeds. Silver haze is the second most popular Haze in Amsterdam, which is why it is on so many menus across the city. While much of the country was stuck working from home, a nice uplifting strain is perfect for giving yourself that much needed energy boost to get the day started. Silver Haze might have been the most ideal strain for that. This almost pure sativa, is very consistent across menus in Amsterdam, so you will likely be able to find a good quality Silver Haze any time of the year at many coffeeshops in the city.
4/20: WHITE WIDOW
White Widow is the most affordable strain on Amsterdam’s Top 20 Popular Cannabis Strains of 2020. White Widow is also the most popular classic indica cannabis variety across the Netherlands. You can find the strain for €8.5 and under at a variety of coffeeshops including 1e Hulp, The Bulldog, & D&L. This strain is regularly suggested for first time users, which Amsterdam regularly gets when tourism is booming. I’m sure after reading this far, you cannot wait for Amsterdam to welcome tourism again!
3/20: RUNTZ
In 2020, the Cali hype was sure extensive, which is why Amsterdam saw more flavors than a gelateria. Though, one import stood out the most, and is our number 3 most popular cannabis strain in Amsterdam of 2020; Runtz. This cultivar is a delicious cross between two of the worlds most in-demand strains of recent times, Zkittlez & Gelato #33. Runtz was easily the most popular amongst import strains during 2020. Throughout the year, Amsterdam saw few different varieties of Runtz including White Runtz, Pink runtz, and even Obama Runtz! Though, its steep price averaging €30 euro per gram puts this out of reach as a regular stash purchase, its robust terpene profile and high THC potency allowed this to gain much popularity. It's high price didn’t seem to steer people away. During 2020, Runtz was found on Amsterdam coffeeshop menus between €25-€50 per gram.
2/20: AMNESIA HAZE
Amnesia Haze is a staple across practically every menu in Amsterdam, and should be for a good reason. This flower is one of the most consistent strains you can find across different coffeeshop menus in Amsterdam. You are likely to get a high quality Amnesia Haze at any coffeeshop in the city. Throughout the year, several coffeeshops offered 5 gram deals for €35 of Amnesia Haze, like Popeyes and Green Place. At the time of this post, the most affordable Amnesia Haze can be found for €7.75 per gram at The Dolphins. Sometimes one may feel the supply for this is higher than its demand, which is why it is more affordable than Amsterdam’s most popular cannabis strain of 202. Rest assured, this is a staple in almost every local stoners stash.
1/20: KOSHER KUSH
Move over Haze, Amsterdam has a new favorite in town. Kosher Kush gained some serious traction throughout the year, and by the end of 2020 it is safe to say that this strain traveled across almost every coffeeshop menu in the entire city! Though, the supply might not be available to meet demand, which is likely why it isn't the lowest priced strain on Amsterdam's Top 20 Most Popular Cannabis Strains of 2020 list, it is clear that Kosher Kush has become the most popular strain amongst both locals and tourists in Amsterdam. While it may have not appeared on every menu consistently throughout the year, the hype, demand, and awards of this strain in 2020 seal the deal for Kosher Kush to be number 1. If you couldn't source Kosher at your favorite coffeeshop one week, you were sure you could find it not too far down the street. Kosher Kush was available in Amsterdam every day in 2020.We encountered some amazing Kosher Kush during the year. Some notable Kosher Kush buds were sourced at 137, Carmona, The Corner, Family First, and Baba.
