Pie Scream is a hybrid cannabis strain bred from Wedding Pie and a Gelato 33 x Cherry Limeade F5 line, known for a pungent dessert aroma with nutty, berry and fuel notes and a calm, happy high. It was bred by Mean Gene Mendocino and is one of the few cultivars in 710 Labs’ library. It won six medals at the 2024 California State Fair Cannabis Awards, and reviewers consistently describe it as potent.
Pie Scream Strain at a Glance
| Type | Hybrid, often described as indica-leaning (one grower lists 70% indica; another calls it balanced) |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Piescream, PSC |
| Lineage | Wedding Pie × Gelato 33 x Cherry Limeade F5 |
| Breeder / origin | Mean Gene Mendocino (pheno-hunted by Skunktek) |
| Aroma and flavor | sweet dessert, berry, nutty, fuel, diesel |
| Reported effects | relaxed, euphoric, happy |
| Best for | evening use, unwinding, experienced consumers |
Where Pie Scream Comes From
Pie Scream, often written as one word, Piescream, comes from the California breeder Mean Gene Mendocino. Leafly gives the cross as Wedding Pie x (Gelato 33 x Cherry Limeade F5), and retail listings from growers such as Niche and Pure Nectar give the same Wedding Pie and Gelato 33 based pedigree, with some shortening it to Wedding Pie x Gelato 33. Search results credit Skunktek with the pheno hunt that produced the selected cut.
The strain built its reputation through 710 Labs, the Colorado and California concentrate brand. Leafly says it is one of only a few strains in 710 Labs’ genetic library, and the company sells numbered selections such as Piescream #7 and crosses like Piescream #7 x Cherry Betty #9. Leafly lists Aurelian Lime as an offspring.
It also does well with judges. Leafly reports six medals at the 2024 California State Fair Cannabis Awards, and its awards roundup calls it a repeat winner at that event. Several licensed growers now sell flower, pre-rolls and vapes under the name, so the cut and potency can vary from brand to brand.
Pie Scream Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly reviewers most often describe Pie Scream as relaxed, euphoric and happy, and the site sums it up as mostly calming. Its description says aches and stress fade after a few hits, and reviewers repeatedly call it potent, with some warning that it may be too much for beginners.
Expect a warm, mood-lifting start that sinks into an easygoing body calm. It suits evenings, a meal with friends or a quiet night in. Neither Leafly nor the major strain databases publish a typical THC range for it; individual retail products we saw ranged widely, so check the label and start with a small dose.
Pie Scream Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Leafly lists nutty, diesel and berry as the top flavors and describes a complex, pungent dessert profile. The Gelato and Wedding Pie side brings sweet, doughy cream, while the Cherry Limeade influence shows up as a tart berry and citrus snap, and a fuel note runs underneath.
On the inhale it reads as berry pie with a nutty crust, and the exhale finishes sweet with a little gas. No source publishes a typical terpene profile. One Leafly reviewer shared a lab result from an Alaska grow showing myrcene as the lead terpene at over 4% and 7.25% total terpenes, which is very high, but one batch does not set the profile.
Side Effects and How to Use Pie Scream
Leafly reviewers most often mention dry mouth, headache and dry eyes. Because reviewers call it potent, people who are new to cannabis should take a single small hit and wait. Drink water to keep headaches and dryness down.
With Pie Scream, as with any strain, a smaller dose usually avoids anxiety or grogginess. Our cannabis safety guide covers what to do if you take too much.
Do People Use Pie Scream for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often say they reach for Pie Scream for anxiety (25%), stress (14%) and low mood (10%), and Leafly’s description mentions aches and stress easing after a few hits. These are personal 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.
Strains Like Pie Scream
- Wedding Cake: close relative of its Wedding Pie parent
- Gelato: the family of its Gelato 33 grandparent
- Cherry Pie: similar tart berry and pie flavor
- Ice Cream Cake: another creamy, calming dessert hybrid
- London Pound Cake: sweet bakery profile with a relaxing finish
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Where to Buy Pie Scream
Dispensary menus change every week, and Pie Scream 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 Chicago, browse Chicago dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Ivy Hall – Damen and Ivy Hall – Logan Square. In Tacoma, browse Tacoma dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Lidz Cannabis Tacoma and Clear Choice Cannabis Hosmer. 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.
Pie Scream FAQ
Is Pie Scream indica or sativa?
It is a hybrid. Leafly lists it as a hybrid with mostly calming effects, and some growers describe it as about 70% indica.
What is Pie Scream a cross of?
Wedding Pie crossed with a Gelato 33 x Cherry Limeade F5 line, according to Leafly.
Who bred Pie Scream?
Mean Gene Mendocino. 710 Labs keeps it in its small genetic library and sells numbered selections like Piescream #7.
Is Pie Scream good for beginners?
Usually not. Reviewers describe it as potent, so newer consumers should start with one small hit.
What does Pie Scream taste like?
Berry pie with nutty, creamy notes and a light fuel finish.
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.