Donkey Butter Strain

Donkey Butter Strain: The Retired Indica Growers Won't Let Go Of

The Donkey Butter strain is an indica-dominant cross of Grease Monkey and Triple OG from Exotic Genetix — a pungent, pepper-and-fuel flower with a slow, heavy body high that most people save for the evening. Exotic Genetix has since retired it, yet it keeps turning up on dispensary menus because growers who had the cut held onto it. Leafly reviewers sum it up as sleepy, relaxed and happy. One put it more bluntly: "full on couch lock and then sleep." For heavy, gassy evening flower you can actually order, start with our THCA flower collection.

It's also a strain where the numbers don't agree. Leafly lists 18% THC, AllBud 26–28%. Some sources taste butter; others taste nothing but pine tar and gasoline. There are even two versions of what Triple OG is made of. Below — what the breeder-linked databases actually say, how the high unfolds, what the potency numbers mean, why a discontinued strain is still everywhere, how to grow it, and how to judge a bag.

Donkey Butter Strain Genetics & Lineage

• Type: Indica-dominant. Leafly lists it as an indica with "mostly calming" effects; AllBud and SeedFinder put it at about 70% indica / 30% sativa.
• Breeder: Exotic Genetix, per SeedFinder, Weedmaps, GreenState and Westword. Leafly and AllBud don't name a breeder.
• Ancestry: Grease Monkey (mother) × Triple OG (father), per SeedFinder. Leafly, AllBud, GreenState and Westword all agree on the two parents.
• THC: 18% on Leafly, 24.7% on Weedmaps, 26–28% on AllBud — see the potency section below.
• CBD: low — AllBud says about 1%, MunchMakers under 1%. Leafly lists 1% CBG.
• Aliases: Donkey Butt (Weedmaps, Westword) and Dyb (Leafly's abbreviation).

Grease Monkey — the Cookies-and-Glue side

SeedFinder lists Grease Monkey as an Exotic Genetix cross of Gorilla Glue #4 × Cookies & Cream, a balanced 50/50 hybrid with a "Vanilla Jet Fuel" aroma and heavy yields. GreenState, Westword and Weedmaps shorten that to GG4 and GSC — Cookies & Cream is a Cookies-family strain, so it's the same family, just one generation blurred. Grease Monkey is the likely source of the gas, the resin and any hint of vanilla-cream "butter."

Triple OG — the heavy Kush side

Triple OG is also an Exotic Genetix plant, and its pedigree is where sources split. SeedFinder lists it as Triangle Kush × Constantine × Master Yoda — marking the Master Yoda link "probable" — and calls it 80/20 indica. GreenState says Triple OG comes from Triangle Kush, Master Kush and Yoda. Both versions agree on the important part: Triangle Kush, Florida's famous OG Kush line. That's where Donkey Butter's pine, pepper and sedating weight come from.

Retired, but not gone

GreenState reports that Exotic Genetix "has since discontinued the strain," and Westword's Herbert Fuego wrote that the breeder retired it years ago. It didn't disappear. Westword found it in several Colorado grows — kept alive because it yields heavily and finishes fast — with some home growers starting mothers from seeds bought outside the legal market. One more detail from the same reporting: the breeder's home state isn't settled. GreenState calls Exotic Genetix a Washington breeder; Weedmaps' strain page says Colorado.

Donkey Butter's offspring

SeedFinder counts five direct descendants. Exotic Genetix made two: Bread & Butter (Donkey Butter × Bakers Dozen, the child Leafly also lists) and Dirty Little Secret (× Rainbow Chip). Matchmaker Genetics' Donkey Dawg crosses it with Purple Stardawg, Hawaiian Budline's Kalika Butter builds on the Rainbow Chip cross, and D's Nuts Grow's Wing Nut pairs it with Jailbird.

Donkey Butter Terpene Profile

Leafly lists caryophyllene as Donkey Butter's dominant terpene, followed by limonene and myrcene. That's a classic OG-family lineup: pepper and spice on top, a little citrus, and an earthy, herbal base. We couldn't find a published lab terpene breakdown for the strain — one long strain guide gives percentages, but it cites no source. Caryophyllene is the terpene with real research behind it: a 2008 PNAS study identified beta-caryophyllene as a "dietary cannabinoid" that binds CB2 receptors.

• Caryophyllene: The pepper and spice that nearly every source tastes first — Leafly, AllBud, Weedmaps and Westword's "peppercorn." It's the Kush signature from the Triple OG side.
• Limonene: A brighter citrus layer. It's the likely source of the lime and clementine GreenState's reviewer picked up behind the musk.
• Myrcene: Earthy and herbal, and the terpene most often associated with heavy, sedating strains. One strain guide claims myrcene leads the profile, but it cites no lab data.

The "butter" in the name isn't a single terpene. If it shows up at all, it's the vanilla-cream side of Grease Monkey softening the fuel. Plenty of tasters never find it — and you'll see that disagreement in the flavor section below.

Appearance

Donkey Butter looks dark. Westword describes fan leaves so dark they can read as black in dim light, around forest-green buds spotted with dark violet. Leafly's description says growers report "dark buds with deep green coloring," and AllBud describes long, tapered olive-green nugs with thin amber hairs and a heavy coat of golden trichomes. GreenState's sample was bright to army green with light orange hairs and dense, pointed tops. Weedmaps adds that cooler nights in weeks 8–9 of flower can bring out more purple. The common thread across every source is resin: dense, sticky, frosty buds.

Aroma and Flavor

Open a jar and the first thing you get is pungent fuel and pepper — the OG side talking. Westword reads the nose as pine tar and rubber over earthy, spicy soil, with peppercorn, a hint of melon and whiffs of gasoline; its tasting note calls it "an OG/Diesel sandwich with honeydew on the side." AllBud tags it diesel, pine, skunky and spicy. Weedmaps users split the flavor almost evenly between earthy, pine and spicy-herbal.

Then there's the butter. Leafly lists the flavors as butter, pepper and earthy, and one strain guide describes a creamy, nutty, vanilla note — though it offers no sources. GreenState's reviewer found something different again: lime and musk on the nose, clementine at the end, and an earthy, spicy smoke. If you're expecting a dessert strain, you'll be surprised. Think gassy Kush with a soft, rounded finish.

Recreational Effects

Donkey Butter is an end-of-day strain. On Leafly, where it holds a 4.5 rating from 144 reviews, the top effects are:

• Sleepy: the headline effect. One reviewer calls it "not one for beginners."
• Relaxed: a heavy body that loosens the neck and shoulders — GreenState's reviewer felt it start at the base of the neck, then move into the chest.
• Happy and euphoric: AllBud describes a light, tingly, uplifting start before the body takes over; a Leafly reviewer mentions a "head rush and euphoria."
• Hungry: MunchMakers lists it among the effects, and that fits the heavy indica profile.
• Not focused: GreenState and Leafly reviewers agree — this isn't a productivity strain.

How the high unfolds: onset, peak and duration

• First few minutes: a light head rush and tingle. GreenState's reviewer had a few racing thoughts here that settled quickly.
• Around 30 minutes: Westword says it builds over roughly half an hour, more "like an edible than a dab" — a warm wave through the body, then real stress relief.
• 1–3 hours: the long, heavy tail — couch-lock for many, sleep for some. Westword warns that too much tips into laziness and mental fog.

Because the peak lands late, don't stack hits in the first 15 minutes. Take one or two, then wait.

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How Strong Is Donkey Butter?

Strong — but the published numbers are spread wide:

• Leafly: 18% THC and 1% CBG, which it still describes as "higher THC than average."
• Weedmaps: 24.7% THC.
• AllBud: 27% in the header and an average range of 26–28% in the description — though one AllBud user's batch tested 18.96%.
• MunchMakers: 22–27% THC, under 1% CBD.

Leafly reviewers report individual products at 24%, 27.76% and even 36%. Those are self-reported product labels, not verified lab data, so treat them that way. Our honest read: well-grown Donkey Butter lands in the low-to-mid 20s, and it hits harder than the number suggests because of how heavy and sedating the body effect is.

THCA flower is labeled differently from dispensary flower: the lab reports THCA, which converts to THC when heated, plus a small amount of delta-9 THC. When you compare a batch of Donkey Butter against the 18–28% range above, compare total THC on the COA, not the headline number — our guide on how to read a THCA flower COA walks through the math.

Why Is It Called Donkey Butter?

Nobody we could find has the breeder explaining it. The "butter" may nod to Grease Monkey's creamy, vanilla-fuel side and the buttery note Leafly lists. The "donkey" fits the Exotic Genetix habit of joke names (the breeder also made a cross called Slap Donkey), and Weedmaps and Westword both record the cruder nickname "Donkey Butt." GreenState files it alongside other deliberately silly names like Cheetah Piss and Meat Breath. One thing the name doesn't mean: despite the barnyard theme, GreenState notes that Donkey Butter has no genetic link to Mule Fuel.

Why a Retired Strain Is Still Everywhere

Discontinued strains usually fade. Donkey Butter didn't, for a simple grower reason: Westword reports it yields big and finishes fast, with one home grower claiming more than 1.5 pounds per plant in under nine weeks. That kept the cut alive in Colorado — Westword found it at Canna Botica, Solace Meds, Starbuds, Kaya Cannabis and others, at around $20 an eighth in west Denver. Today it shows up on Weedmaps menus from brands like Gabriel, Stiiizy, Goldkine and Pine Park, as live resin carts, and in Canada from Black Kettle Farms and Loud & Proud. Because the original seeds were regular-only and the line is retired, it's worth asking whose cut you're buying.

Donkey Butter vs Similar Strains

• vs Grease Monkey: the mother. Grease Monkey is a balanced 50/50 with more vanilla-and-jet-fuel sweetness; Donkey Butter adds Triple OG's weight and pepper, pushing it firmly into indica territory.
• vs Triangle Kush: the OG grandparent. Triangle Kush is the pure Florida Kush experience; Donkey Butter softens it with Cookies-family resin and a rounder finish.
• vs Gorilla Glue: both are sticky, gassy and heavy. GG4 is more of an all-day couch-and-chill strain; Donkey Butter is sleepier.
• vs GMO: another gassy, sedating evening strain, but GMO leans garlic and funk where Donkey Butter leans pepper and pine.
• vs Bubba Kush: the old-school heavy indica. Bubba is sweeter and more hashy and earthy; Donkey Butter is louder on fuel.
• vs Mule Fuel: our featured in-stock pick, and not a twin. Both are gassy, earthy and indica-leaning with a relaxing finish, but Mule Fuel runs earthier and more garlicky where Donkey Butter brings pepper and pine. Prefer resin? Our HBIC live rosin is the solventless option on our shelf.

Who Donkey Butter Is (and Isn't) For

Good fit: experienced evening smokers, anyone who wants a heavy body and an easy path to sleep, gas-and-Kush flavor fans, and people unwinding after physical work.

Poor fit: beginners — a Leafly reviewer says outright it's "not one for beginners" — daytime users who need to focus, and anyone prone to THC anxiety, since "anxious" is one of Leafly's top-reported negatives. For heavy, gassy evening flower on our shelf, Mule Fuel is the pick, from $59.

How to Use Donkey Butter THCA Flower — and How Much

THCA has to be heated to do anything. Raw, it isn't intoxicating; heat converts it to THC (decarboxylation), which is why the method matters as much as the strain.

• Smoking (joint, pipe, bong): the fastest onset. Take one or two small hits, then wait 10–15 minutes before deciding on more.
• Dry-herb vaporizer: a good way to taste the pepper and pine without harsh smoke. Around 370–390°F keeps the citrus and spice; 400–420°F pulls out the heavier, sedating side.
• Pre-rolls: the no-prep option — see our THCA pre-rolls.
• Homemade edibles: decarb the flower first. Edibles take 30–120 minutes to kick in and last far longer, so start low and wait the full two hours.

How much? New or occasional users: one small puff, then wait a full 20–30 minutes — the peak comes late. Regular users usually find two or three hits is plenty for a night in. You can always add more; you can't take it back.

Medicinal Benefits

These are uses consumers report on Leafly and AllBud, not established clinical outcomes. Individual response varies with dose, tolerance and chemotype.

• Anxiety: the most-cited reason on Leafly (about 24% of reviewers). One reviewer quitting alcohol said it "allowed me to relax and feel good finally." But "anxious" is also a reported negative, so dose matters.
• Pain: about 22% of Leafly reviewers; AllBud lists chronic pain, headaches and migraines, and MunchMakers muscle tightness.
• Stress: about 21% of Leafly reviewers, and Westword's main takeaway.
• Sleep: AllBud lists insomnia, and "sleepy" is Leafly's top effect. GreenState's reviewer adds that it may be too mentally active for severe insomnia.
• Nausea and appetite: AllBud mentions nausea; MunchMakers tags it "hungry."

For a plain-language primer on how terpenes are thought to shape these effects, see Project CBD on terpenes. Nothing here is medical advice, and nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you take prescription medication or have a health condition, talk to your doctor before using any cannabis product.

Side Effects and Cautions

• Dry mouth — the most common complaint on Leafly.
• Anxiety and dizziness — both among Leafly's top negatives, especially at high doses.
• Couch-lock and fog — Westword warns that too much leaves you lazy and foggy.
• Brief racing thoughts at onset, per GreenState's reviewer.

Is Donkey Butter good for sleep? For most people, yes — it's a nighttime strain. Don't drive after using it, and talk to your doctor first if you take prescription medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a heart condition.

Is Donkey Butter Top Shelf? How to Judge a Good Bag

• Ask whose cut it is. The line is retired and the original seeds were regular-only, so phenotypes vary. A grower who can trace it back to Exotic Genetix stock is a good sign.
• A current third-party COA naming the lab, with THCA, delta-9 and total THC. Treat 30%+ claims without paperwork as marketing. Ours are on the lab results page.
• Fuel and pepper on the nose. Real Donkey Butter is loud — pine, pepper and gas. Flat, hay-like or odorless flower is old or mislabeled.
• Dense, dark, sticky buds with visible frost. Fluffy, pale nugs don't match any source's description.
• A proper cure — a smooth, peppery smoke. Harshness and a grassy smell mean it was rushed.

Growing Donkey Butter

Donkey Butter's reputation among growers is the reason it survived. Here's what the sources say:

• Flowering: 56–63 days (about 60) per SeedFinder; Westword's home grower finished in under nine weeks.
• Yield: SeedFinder lists it as a heavy producer; Westword cites one grower pulling more than 1.5 pounds per plant.
• Height: SeedFinder says medium to tall; Weedmaps describes a short, bushy plant that needs regular pruning. Expect phenotype variation.
• Climate: indoors, outdoors or in a greenhouse. Weedmaps says it likes warm, humid conditions around 70–85°F, and cool nights late in flower can bring out purple.
• Seeds: SeedFinder lists regular seeds only — never feminized. With the line retired, most growers today run clones or offspring lines like Bread & Butter.
• For extraction: MunchMakers calls it a strong candidate thanks to heavy resin production.

Is Donkey Butter THCA Flower Legal?

Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp is federally legal when it contains no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis — see the USDA hemp program. THCA flower is sold under that rule. State laws differ and are changing, so check your state before you order. And whatever the label says, THCA flower will show up on a drug test — heated, it is THC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donkey Butter indica or sativa?

Donkey Butter is an indica-dominant hybrid. Leafly lists it as an indica, and AllBud and SeedFinder put it at about 70% indica / 30% sativa. Most people use it in the evening.

What is Donkey Butter a cross of?

Donkey Butter is Grease Monkey × Triple OG. SeedFinder lists Grease Monkey as Gorilla Glue #4 × Cookies & Cream, and Triple OG as a Triangle Kush line, though sources differ on Triple OG's other parents.

Who bred Donkey Butter?

Exotic Genetix, which also bred both parents. GreenState and Westword report that the breeder has since retired the strain.

Is Donkey Butter discontinued?

Exotic Genetix retired it, but growers kept the cut alive. Westword found it in multiple Colorado dispensaries, and it still appears on Weedmaps menus and in Canadian stores.

How strong is Donkey Butter?

Leafly lists 18% THC, Weedmaps 24.7% and AllBud 26–28%. Expect a strong, heavy, sedating high either way — it's not a beginner strain.

What does Donkey Butter taste like?

Pepper, diesel, pine and earth up front. Leafly also lists a butter note, and some tasters find lime, clementine or melon in the finish. Westword calls it an OG/Diesel sandwich with honeydew on the side.

What are the effects of Donkey Butter?

Leafly reviewers report sleepy, relaxed and happy. It starts with a light head rush, then builds over about 30 minutes into a heavy, warm body high that often ends in couch-lock or sleep.

Is Donkey Butter related to Mule Fuel?

No. Despite the similar animal names, GreenState notes the two strains aren't genetically related.

Is Donkey Butter good for sleep?

Usually, yes. 'Sleepy' is its top effect on Leafly, and AllBud lists insomnia among reported uses. One GreenState reviewer felt it may be too mentally active for severe insomnia.

Is Donkey Butter good for anxiety?

It's mixed. About 24% of Leafly reviewers say it helps with anxiety, but 'anxious' is also a reported negative. Keep the dose low.

How long does Donkey Butter take to flower?

About 56–63 days per SeedFinder. Growers rate it a heavy producer with a fast finish.

Where can I buy Donkey Butter THCA flower online?

Donkey Butter isn't in the Diesel Hemp shop right now. Our closest match is Mule Fuel THCA Flower — heavy, gassy and indica-leaning with a relaxing evening finish, from $59, third-party lab tested. It runs earthier and more garlicky than Donkey Butter's pepper and pine. For a solventless option, try our HBIC live rosin. Add a pre-roll to ship free over $75.

Related Strains

• Grease Monkey — Donkey Butter's mother, also from Exotic Genetix.
• Triangle Kush — the OG line behind Triple OG.
• Gorilla Glue — GG4, one of Grease Monkey's parents.
• Cookies & Cream — Grease Monkey's other parent, per SeedFinder.
• Master Kush — named in GreenState's version of Triple OG.
• OG Kush — the Kush family at the root of the OG side.
• GSC — the Cookies family behind Grease Monkey.
• Mule Fuel — our gassy, relaxing in-stock pick — no relation despite the name.
• GMO — another heavy, gassy evening strain.
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