Arise is a sativa-leaning hybrid cannabis strain bred from Golden Goat and Daybreaker, known for a sandalwood and tropical fruit aroma and a fast, energizing high. It was bred by Irie Genetics in Colorado. THC is usually listed in the mid 20s to around 30%, and users describe a clear-headed, focused lift suited to mornings and social time.
Arise Strain at a Glance
| Type | Sativa-leaning hybrid |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Golden Goat × Daybreaker |
| Breeder / origin | Irie Genetics |
| THC | 23–30% (typical lab range) |
| Aroma and flavor | sandalwood, tropical fruit, fuel, herbal, sweet wood, sour tropical citrus, pineapple, diesel |
| Reported effects | energetic, focused, creative, uplifted, clear-headed |
| Best for | mornings, social events, getting through a to-do list |
| Flowering time | 63–70 days |
Where Arise Comes From
Arise comes from Irie Genetics, a Colorado breeder. Leafly, AllBud, Weedmaps and Irie’s own listing on SeedFinder all give the cross as Golden Goat with Daybreaker, and SeedFinder’s genealogy shows the Golden Goat side as an S1 of the breeder’s Golden Goat, which itself traces to Island Sweet Skunk crossed with a Hawaiian and Romulan line. Irie sold Arise as regular seed only.
Irie says its test growers consistently saw THC above 25%, and that one sample tested at 35.84% THCa and 31.8% THC through Steep Hill Labs. Those are the breeder’s best results, not typical shelf numbers. Arise has gone on to parent other strains: Leafly lists Sunkissed and Star Struck among its offspring, and one AllBud reviewer describes Terp Isle #1 as a Hawaiian heirloom sativa crossed with Arise.
Arise Effects: What It Feels Like
Irie describes a fast-acting sativa high that keeps the head clear and the body active, and recommends it for a morning smoke or social events. Leafly’s reviewers back that up: energetic, focused and creative are the top three reported effects, with uplifted and euphoric close behind. AllBud describes a high that starts almost immediately, with focused energy for a to-do list and a lift in mood, while a sense of physical calm keeps the body comfortable.
Not every source calls it a sativa. AllBud and Weedmaps list it as a balanced hybrid, and one AllBud reviewer felt a quick body effect before the head side crept in. Most accounts still describe it as stimulating, and with THC this high, small doses keep it productive rather than racy.
Arise Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Irie leads with sandalwood and a hint of tropical fruit, and Weedmaps’ reported aromas are sweet tropical fruit, sandalwood and fuel. AllBud describes a sweet, woody flavor with a sour tropical citrus exhale and an herbal, diesel aroma that turns sour and fruity as it burns. Leafly reviewers tag blueberry, pineapple, diesel and berry. One AllBud reviewer summed it up as bright and citrus-like.
No source we checked publishes a terpene profile for Arise.
Side Effects and How to Use Arise
Leafly reviewers mention dry mouth and dry eyes. Given THC that can reach the high 20s or more, newer consumers may find it too intense and should start with a single small hit.
How strong Arise feels depends on the batch, your tolerance and how you consume it. Start low, go slow, and read our guide to dosing cannabis.
Do People Use Arise for Medical Reasons?
AllBud lists chronic pain, PTSD, stress, arthritis and muscle spasms among the reasons people choose Arise, and recommends it for experienced users. Leafly reviewers mention stress and fatigue. These are user reports, not clinical evidence.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Arise
- Difficulty: Easy
- Flowering: 63–70 days
- Yield: High
- Height: Large colas that may need staking
- Environment: Indoor, outdoor and greenhouse
Irie Genetics says Arise grows easily for beginners and gives expert growers large harvests, producing giant colas heavy enough to need stakes or cages. It can be harvested at day 63 for flavor or left to day 70 for more yield, and SeedFinder lists it for indoor, outdoor and greenhouse growing. Big, heavy colas finishing late in the season are vulnerable to bud rot in wet Pacific Northwest autumns, so support and airflow matter outdoors.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Arise
- Golden Goat: one of its two parents
- Island Sweet Skunk: in Golden Goat’s background
- Romulan: part of the Golden Goat line
- Green Crack: a similarly energizing daytime strain
- Super Lemon Haze: bright, citrusy and uplifting
- Pineapple Express: tropical fruit with an energetic lift
Browse more sativa strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
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Where to Buy Arise
Dispensary menus change every week, and Arise may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Lansing, browse Lansing dispensaries and check the menus at stores like The Exhibit and Mango Cannabis. In Tacoma, browse Tacoma dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Clear Choice Cannabis Hosmer and Dank’s Warehouse Tacoma. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Arise FAQ
Is Arise indica or sativa?
It leans sativa. Leafly classes it as a sativa and Irie Genetics describes a sativa high, though AllBud and Weedmaps list it as a balanced hybrid.
What is Arise a cross of?
Golden Goat crossed with Daybreaker.
Who bred Arise?
Irie Genetics, a Colorado breeder.
How strong is Arise?
Strong. AllBud lists THC at about 23% to 30%, and Irie says test growers consistently saw over 25%.
What does Arise smell like?
Sandalwood and tropical fruit with a fuel edge, plus sour citrus and pineapple on the exhale.
Where can I find Arise?
Look for it at licensed dispensaries as flower, pre-rolls or concentrates.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
