Pink Certz is a hybrid cannabis strain bred from Grape Gasoline and The Menthol, known for a cool mint, sweet grape and fuel aroma and pink-tinted frost. It comes from Compound Genetics, and a cut grown by Sense SF won the 2022 Transbay Challenge in San Francisco. Leafly describes the effects as mostly energizing, with focused, relaxed and energetic as the top reports.
Pink Certz Strain at a Glance
| Type | Balanced hybrid |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Grape Gasoline × The Menthol |
| Breeder / origin | Compound Genetics |
| THC | Not consistently published; one reader-reported jar tested about 23% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Aroma and flavor | mint, sweet grape, jet fuel, skunk, menthol, grape, lavender, diesel, chemical |
| Reported effects | focused, energetic, relaxed, euphoric, creative |
| Best for | daytime use, creative work, fans of mint and gas strains |
Where Pink Certz Comes From
Pink Certz is a Compound Genetics cross of Grape Gasoline with The Menthol, one of Compound’s own house lines. Leafly and Weedmaps both credit Compound Genetics and list the same parents. The Menthol is also a parent of Pave, so Pink Certz shares a mint-forward family resemblance with that strain. The name nods to Certs breath mints, a fit for the menthol side of the cross.
The strain’s breakout came in competition. Leafly reports that a Pink Certz grown by Sense SF won the Transbay Challenge in San Francisco in 2022, and Weedmaps calls it the best flower winner at that event. Weedmaps describes fat, rounded bright green buds with golden brown tones, sunset-colored pistils and trichomes with a pink tint.
Pink Certz Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly reviewers most often describe Pink Certz as focused, relaxed and energetic, and Leafly calls the overall effect mostly energizing. Reviewers also mention creative, euphoric, happy, uplifted and talkative. Weedmaps users lean toward euphoric and relaxed. Taken together, it reads as an alert, clear-headed hybrid with enough body ease to keep it comfortable.
Because it leans energizing, timing matters. One Leafly reviewer said it kept them awake at night with some anxiety, so it is better suited to the day or early evening than to bedtime. Start with a small amount until you know how a given batch affects you.
Pink Certz Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Mint and grape over gas is the signature. Leafly’s flavor tags are menthol, ammonia and chemical, and its description pairs mint and grape with fuel. Weedmaps users report grape, lavender and diesel, and reviewers add sweet grape, jet fuel and skunk. The Grape Gasoline parent supplies the fruit and fuel, while The Menthol supplies the cooling finish.
No source we checked publishes a dominant terpene for Pink Certz. One Leafly reader’s lab result showed about 1.5% total terpenes, but without a breakdown we do not list specific terpenes here. Check the label or lab results if that matters to you.
Side Effects and How to Use Pink Certz
Leafly reviewers list dry mouth, anxiety and dizziness as the most common complaints, and at least one reported trouble sleeping after using it at night. Keep doses modest, especially later in the day, and drink water.
With Pink Certz, 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 Pink Certz for Medical Reasons?
Leafly readers most often mention reaching for Pink Certz during depression (24%) and stress (20%). 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 Pink Certz
- Pave: a sibling line built on The Menthol
- Kush Mints: another mint and gas hybrid
- Gelato: part of The Menthol’s background
- Jealousy: a modern dessert and gas hybrid
- Gary Payton: another frosty, award-winning modern cut
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Hybrid Strains to Explore
Pink Guava · Pink Lemonade · Pink Moon · Pineapple Upside Down Cake · Pineapple Kush · Pineapple Fruz · All hybrid strains
Where to Buy Pink Certz
Dispensary menus change every week, and Pink Certz 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 Eugene, browse Eugene dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Hive Cannabis Connect by Echo Electuary and Oregon Cannabis Mart Goshen. In Chicago, browse Chicago dispensaries and check the menus at stores like UMI – Chicago and Market 96 – S Wells Street. 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.
Pink Certz FAQ
Is Pink Certz indica or sativa?
It is a hybrid. Leafly describes the effects as mostly energizing, with focused, relaxed and energetic as the top reports.
What is Pink Certz a cross of?
Grape Gasoline crossed with The Menthol, according to Leafly and Weedmaps.
Who bred Pink Certz?
Compound Genetics.
How strong is Pink Certz?
No official average is published. One Leafly reader’s jar tested about 23% THC, so expect a typical modern potency.
What does Pink Certz taste like?
Cool menthol and sweet grape over a diesel, chemical fuel note.
Did Pink Certz win an award?
Yes. A Pink Certz grown by Sense SF won the 2022 Transbay Challenge in San Francisco.
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.
