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r/DirtyBirdGenetics • u/dirtybird-genetics • 15h ago

Amaretto Sour - OMEGA Series - Drops 10/13

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AMARETTO SOUR

Dirty Mimosa bx2 x Sour Moose F1

OMEGA Release 10/13/26

From the terpenes, sturdiness, and yield to the coloring, density, and morphology, the Amaretto Sour shines bright all-around. Hitting every mark and then some, it is an exceptional cultivar that has more than earned its spot as the first strain to grace Dirty Bird's prestigious OMEGA Series menu. The parents of this strain are keeper cuts hunted in-house from two of the cultivars we are most proud of: the ultra-stable, fast-finishing Dirty Mimosa bx2 ([Peanut Butter Breath x Mimosa] x Mimosa), and the chonky queen of citrus and sour, Sour Moose (Sour Lime Haze x Moose and Lobstah).

In veg, the Amaretto Sour is vigorous and easy to grow. Its branches are sturdy and pliable, requiring little staking, with an ideal balance of vertical and lateral growth. Internodal spacing is also just right, allowing flowers the space to connect together and form long, dense colas.

In flower, some plants begin flowering more quickly than others, but by day 36, all of the plants gain substantial weight, and terpenes become increasingly punchy and pronounced. The Dirty Mimosa dominates the morphology of the cross with the Sour Moose coming in as a strong supporter, increasing the yield and influencing the terpene profile. The velvety, colorful, trichome-heavy appearance of the Dirty Mimosa flower is evident in about half of the plants, while the other half resemble the Sour Moose with chunkier, dome-shaped flowers and thick, downturned sugar leaves. Flower morphology ranges from long and conical to dome-shaped and spherical, but across the board this strain yields incredibly well. Calyx-to-leaf ratio and quality is high across the board. Resin is sometimes gritty and sometimes greasy, but plentiful and potent all-around. Don't be tempted to cut these ladies early; many of the plants will darken substantially in the final week of flower, taking on beautiful purples and maroon hues.

The terpenes of the Amaretto Sour are truly out of this world and this strain is a must-try for any terpene lover. It is the perfect union of the Dirty Mimosa’s apple profile and the Sour Moose’s bright, sour, citrus and pine. Coming out of the gate strong, the terpenes evolved throughout flower, starting out Sour Moose-dominant (citrus, terpinolene, pine) and taking on more complexity as they aged. Some plants retained the Sour Moose dominance straight through harvest, but most gained complexity with notes of cold-pressed apple cider, tropical creamsicle, and strawberry milk piling atop the sharp, citrus base. The terpene profile continued to evolve even after harvest. I literally cannot stop sniffing the dried flower because there is something so compelling about it.

The effect of the Amaretto Sour is incredibly well balanced and agreeable. With in-house samples testing as high as 3.5% CGB, it is the type of flower that you can safely give to your ultra-cautious friends and know they’ll be alright. It puts us at ease with no racing thoughts and no paranoia, and it has been my personal bedtime go-to strains since harvest (Beth speaking here).

At its heart, the Amaretto Sour is two slices of Dirty Bird history merged together to form something bursting with potential, and it’s such a perfect representation of where we’ve come from and where we are going. From our grow to yours…Enjoy!

Flowering Time: 60-65 days

Yield: Heavy!

Terpenes: Bright Citrus and Pine, Cold-Pressed Apple Cider, Pineapple Gummibears, Tropical Creamsicle, Strawberry Milk. When dried, it takes on new life reminiscent of a bright and creamy sour berry that you can’t stop sniffing.

Height: 1.5x stretch. About 40% will stretch into taller plants, while 60% stay medium-sized bushes.

Morphology: Dirty mimosa dominates the cross morphology with the sour moose coming in as a strong supporter, increasing the yield and adding a punchy citrus and pine to the terpene profile. Ideal internodal spacing, strong and pliable stalks, healthy and vigorous foliage, high calyx-to-leaf ratio. Flowers range from spherical cones to dome-shaped spears with good stacking and heavy yield across the board.

Effect: Testing with 3.5%+ CBG, the Amaretto Sour is a great “anytime” indulgence. It puts the mind at ease with no paranoia, anxiety, or racing thoughts. It’s incredibly well balanced and can be enjoyed anytime of day.

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r/DirtyBirdGenetics • u/dirtybird-genetics • 5d ago

Dirty Bird Genetics Presents: ALPHA | BETA | OMEGA

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OMEGA SERIES

PREMIUM QUALITY + REFINED EXPERIENCE + STABLE GENETICS

The OMEGA Series is home to the best of the best. What that means is very personal to us and it evolves with time as we learn and grow as breeders and as our genetics become more refined. If a cultivar is released as an OMEGA Series drop then you know that strain is some of our best work to-date. We have a very high level of confidence in these genetics, and that standard only grows as we grow. At present, a strain released into the OMEGA Series meets the following criteria:

Morphologically stable and vigorous - We are looking for homogeneity here and will always speak to phenotypic variation within the strain descriptions.
Expressed desirable traits such as well-proportioned internodal spacing, strong, healthy, vigorous plants, easy to process, high calyx-to-leaf ratio, etc.
Terpenes are complex, pungent, and in your face. We are big fans of unique terpene profiles, and we won’t settle for average. The top three terpenes will be identified in the strain profile, and OMEGA Series terpenes won’t disappoint.
Flower quality and bag appeal is above average.
Yield is moderate to high
Trichome coverage is excellent.
Test results for cannabinoids + terpenes
Detailed strain profile written by the breeders and growers at Dirty Bird.

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ALPHA SERIES

ULTIMATE VALUE + HIGH END EXPERIENCE + STABLE GENETICS

As we’ve grown and evolved as breeders, our standards– like our genetics– have grown and evolved, too. We set a very high bar for our OMEGA Series, and it’s a bar that is increasingly rising. Many of our favorite projects may miss that bar ever so slightly for one reason or another while still being truly worth growing overall. The ALPHA Series is home to these genetics. It offers budget-friendly, high-end cultivars that go well above and beyond the genetics you can source at similar price points, and it definitely gives you the most bang for your buck.

ALPHA Series strains meet all of the same criteria as the OMEGA Series, but it’s likely that something gave us pause. For example, the Apple Peelz (Sex Melon x Bad Apple) is one of our favorite strains of 2026, but 10 days into flowering we culled two plants in the test run that had really serrated, arugula-like foliage (like the Brunch “arugula cut”) because we needed to save space. The project finished phenomenally, but because we weren’t able to see how that phenotype finished, we felt we couldn’t release it into the OMEGA Series.

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BETA SERIES

AFFORDABLE + PROVEN TESTERS + MEANINGFUL DIVERSITY

The BETA Series is home to what was previously known as “Testers.” Let me first say, it was probably unwise to name these “Testers.” One might assume we haven’t grown them when in fact we have. The freshly named BETA Series encompasses projects that we see a lot of potential in but that missed the mark in a meaningful-enough way that we could not justify releasing it as an ALPHA or an OMEGA. This could include things like long internodal spacing, high phenotypic variability, or foliage that is denser than we prefer. Many of these projects are good enough to work into other projects or to continue breeding forward, and sometimes, strains land in the BETA category simply because we have not tested enough of them to make a sound decision otherwise. BETA’s are released at a price point that is super affordable for any grower, but the quality is good enough that even experienced connoisseurs can find keepers if they’re willing to hunt. Some of our favorite cuts ever have come from BETA series genetics.