An OG Sativa with International Credentials
These days, cannabis trends move fast. One year it’s all about gas-heavy hybrids, the next it’s dessert strains with cartoon names. But every once in a while, a classic refuses to fade. That’s Amnesia Haze strain—a true global sativa with decades of love behind it.
At Stoops, we still see customers seek it out by name. Whether it’s folks who first tried it on a trip to Amsterdam or newer heads looking for a mental lift without anxiety, Amnesia Haze keeps its reputation alive. It’s not flashy, it’s not trendy—it’s just reliably excellent cannabis.
A World Tour in a Single Strain
The Amnesia Haze strain wasn’t born in one place. Its genetics are a mashup of landraces and hybrids from across the globe, blended and refined over years by multiple breeders—most notably Soma Seeds and later Hy-Pro Seeds out of the Netherlands.
Its complex lineage includes:
- Jamaican and South Asian sativas (providing the cerebral high)
- Afghani indica genetics (adding body balance and density)
- Thai and Cambodian roots
- Original Haze (which gives it its name and punch)
Amnesia Haze is like a travel journal of cannabis evolution. When you smoke it, you’re experiencing a bit of the plant’s international past—long before terp chasers and jar culture took over.
Amsterdam: Where Amnesia Haze Became a Legend
Before California had Runtz or Lemon Cherry Gelato, Amsterdam was the epicenter of weed culture, and Amnesia Haze was one of the stars. By the early 2000s, this strain was everywhere—from backpackers’ b-roll to Cannabis Cup podiums.
It won 1st Place at the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2004, and again as Sativa Cup Champion in 2012. But awards aside, Amnesia Haze earned its stripes in the smoke circles of Dutch coffee shops, where locals and travelers alike kept it in rotation.
Even today, it’s hard to walk into a shop in Amsterdam and not see Amnesia Haze on the menu. It’s one of the few strains that’s stood the test of time, culture shifts, and evolving preferences.
Flavor, Aroma, and Vibe
Amnesia Haze isn’t about flashy colors or over-the-top frost. It’s subtle, citrusy, and deeply satisfying.
What It Looks Like:
- Pale green buds, sometimes flecked with light amber
- Wispy orange hairs and soft, sugar-like trichomes
- Slightly spongy sativa structure—not dense bricks
What It Smells Like:
- Zesty citrus peel
- Earthy spice
- Sometimes a hint of sandalwood or pine
- Terpenes often lean toward terpinolene, myrcene, and caryophyllene
The Experience:
This isn’t your spaced-out, melt-into-the-floor sativa. Amnesia Haze delivers a clean, talkative, and heady high—perfect for:
- Morning creativity
- Social outings
- Long walks or chill weekends
- Getting out of a funk without overthinking
It won’t knock you out or rev you up too hard—it just lifts. And for many people, that’s the sweet spot.
Is It Still Relevant Today?
Absolutely. In an era of strains that sometimes feel like marketing gimmicks first and flower second, Amnesia Haze strain reminds you what quality cannabis used to be—and still can be.
It’s not trying to be trendy. It’s not named after candy or cartoons. It just quietly delivers good energy, flavor, and functionality, time after time.
That might be why it’s still popular with older smokers, medical patients, and creative types who need their mind clear but lit.
Find It on Our Menu
We don’t always have Amnesia Haze in stock—but when we do, it’s worth checking out. We source it from reliable New York cultivators who know how to handle classic genetics without rushing the cure or skipping the flush.
If you’re curious whether it’s currently on the menu, check our live site or swing by the shop and ask. We’ll point you to what’s fresh and worth rolling.
FAQs About the Amnesia Haze Strain
What is the Amnesia Haze strain known for?
Amnesia Haze is a citrus-forward, sativa-dominant strain with uplifting and cerebral effects. It originated in the Netherlands and is built from multiple international landraces.
Is Amnesia Haze a good strain for beginners?
Yes. It offers a clear-headed high without overwhelming intensity, though new users should still start low and go slow.
Does Amnesia Haze actually cause memory loss?
Despite the name, Amnesia Haze doesn’t literally impair memory. The name likely refers to its mentally expansive high, not amnesia in a clinical sense.
Is Amnesia Haze still popular in 2025?
Yes. While it’s not trending like newer hybrids, it remains a consistent favorite for people looking for functional, daytime-friendly cannabis.
Where can I buy Amnesia Haze?
Check the Stoops menu online or in-store. When it’s available, it’s usually listed under our classic sativa selections.
Looking for the Amnesia Haze strain? Shop now at Stoops.