Big Dipper is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain bred from Sunset Sherbet and Zkittlez, known for a thick, creamy fruit-sherbet aroma and a happy, relaxing high. It is a 2022 Cookies release bred by a breeder Leafly identifies as “Jay.” AllBud lists a typical range of 15–22% THC, while Leafly reports a test as high as 36%.
Big Dipper Strain at a Glance
| Type | Indica-dominant hybrid (AllBud lists about 70% indica) |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Sunset Sherbet × Zkittlez |
| Breeder / origin | Cookies (bred by “Jay”) |
| THC | 15–36% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Aroma and flavor | sherbet, fruit candy, sweet cream, gas, red roses, berry, cherry, citrus, creamy, woody, pine |
| Reported effects | happy, euphoric, relaxed body, sleepy later |
| Best for | evening use, unwinding after work, fruity-dessert flavor fans |
Where Big Dipper Comes From
Big Dipper is a Cookies brand strain from 2022. Leafly credits the breeding to someone it names only as “Jay” and gives the cross as Sunset Sherbet and Zkittlez, and AllBud lists the same parents. Both parents are among the best known dessert-fruit strains of the last decade: Sunset Sherbet, the Sherbinski selection from Girl Scout Cookies and Pink Panties, and Zkittlez, the candy-fruit strain that has become one of the most used breeding parents of its era.
Leafly points out that an older, less common strain called Big Dipper exists as a Pink Kush variety; it is unrelated to the Cookies release covered here.
As a Cookies strain, Big Dipper mainly reaches shoppers as branded flower in Cookies stores and partner dispensaries. No breeder seed release or grow data has been published.
Big Dipper Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly’s summary calls Big Dipper mostly calming, and its write-up describes a happy, creative, joyful high with a body component. AllBud tags it as body high, calming, relaxing, sleepy and uplifting. The usual arc is a bright mood lift first, then a heavier body ease that can turn sleepy later in the session.
It fits evenings and unwinding better than a busy day. Reported potency swings widely, from AllBud’s 15–22% to a 36% test cited by Leafly, so treat each batch as unknown and start small.
Big Dipper Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Leafly’s description is the most vivid: a thick, creamy, fruity and gassy nose with sherbet, red roses, fruit candy and sweet cream. AllBud lists berry, cherry, citrus, creamy, fruity, sour and sweet flavors and compares it to a fruity gelato. Leafly’s flavor tags add a woody, piney, earthy side that shows up on the exhale.
No source we found publishes a terpene breakdown for Big Dipper, so we have left the terpene list empty rather than guess from the parents. The buds are dark and shiny, and AllBud describes small, rounded forest green nugs with orange hairs.
Side Effects and How to Use Big Dipper
Neither Leafly nor AllBud lists specific negative effects for Big Dipper, and the number of reviews is small. With batches reported as high as 36% THC, a strong jar can feel heavy fast, so start with a small amount and plan to stay put.
How strong Big Dipper 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 Big Dipper for Medical Reasons?
AllBud lists chronic pain, depression, insomnia and nausea among commonly reported uses, and Leafly’s handful of user reports mention anxiety, arthritis and bipolar disorder. These are personal reports from very few users, 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.
Strains Like Big Dipper
- Sunset Sherbet: its creamy, fruity parent
- Zkittlez: its candy-fruit parent
- Gelato: a creamy dessert hybrid from the same Cookies family tree
- Runtz: another Zkittlez-family candy hybrid
- Blue Zushi: a modern fruit-candy hybrid with a gassy edge
Browse more indica strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Indica Strains to Explore
Biscotti · Black Amber · Black Cherry Punch · Big Bud · Berry Gelato · Bananaconda · All indica strains
Where to Buy Big Dipper
Dispensary menus change every week, and Big Dipper 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 Long Beach, browse Long Beach dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Haven Cannabis Marijuana and Weed Dispensary – Belmont and Chronic Long Beach. In Lansing, browse Lansing dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Boogiez Arcanna and Skymint. 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.
Big Dipper FAQ
Is Big Dipper indica or sativa?
It is an indica-dominant hybrid. AllBud lists about 70% indica, and Leafly describes it as an indica hybrid.
What is Big Dipper a cross of?
Sunset Sherbet crossed with Zkittlez.
Who bred Big Dipper?
It is a 2022 Cookies strain. Leafly credits a breeder named “Jay.”
What does Big Dipper taste like?
Creamy, fruity sherbet with berry, cherry and citrus, plus a light gassy, woody finish.
How strong is Big Dipper?
Reports vary widely. AllBud lists 15–22% THC, while Leafly cites a test at 36%.
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.
