Red Headed Stranger Strain — A Sativa Worth Getting to Know

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If you’re not a fan of Willie Nelson, you likely don’t recognize this strain’s name as one of his most popular albums. But don’t let that stop you from enjoying this unique red-colored strain. It’s powerfully energizing and boasts a sativa-style set of effects that will get you going. Don’t forget other Willie Nelson-inspired strains like Sour Willie either.

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Red Headed Stranger Strain Flavor Scale

Mild and not too sweet, Red Headed Stranger greets you with familiar tastes like:

Molasses cured tobacco

Hints of mint

Spicy and herbal flavors

AVO Ratings

THC

THC LEVELS

23%

CBD

CBD LEVELS

3%

Red Headed Stranger Strain Information

While this spicy strain has a high level of THC on average, it also packs a wallop of CBD that can measure 3% or higher. This means it’s widely used for serious medicinal demands like arthritis, cramps, seizures, and psychosis.

Red Headed Stranger Strain Effects

Feelings

Energy boost that lasts for hours

85%

Pain relief, even for severe symptoms

83%

Increased focus and creativity

86%

Helps With

Depression

83%

Chronic pain

83%

Arthritis

81%

Chronic fatigue

89%

Negative

Anxiety at high doses

36%

Dry mouth

41%

Dry eyes

40%

Red Headed Stranger Strain Pairings

Pairs With Music

LE1F – “Buzz”

88%

Willie Nelson – “Remember Me”

86%

Billy Joel – “The Stranger”

85%

LE1F – “Buzz”: You’ll be feeling the buzz when you combine this stimulating strain and a fast-paced hip-hop hit.

Willie Nelson – “Remember Me”: One of Willie’s more poignant songs, this country classic from the album that shares this strain’s name will put you in a relaxed mood.

Billy Joel – “The Stranger”: Make the most of the creative buzz brought on by the Red Headed Stranger with this track as your background music.

Pairs With Food

BLT salad

91%

Spicy honey chicken wings

85%

Mint chocolate chip ice cream

86%

BLT salad: Crisp bacon and fresh tomatoes make the most of a healthy salad.

Spicy honey chicken wings: Snacking on some spicy wings will highlight the toasty notes of this strain.

Mint chocolate chip ice cream: Bring out the minty side of Red Headed Stranger with a sweet treat.

Pairs With Spirits

Red Headed Stranger cocktail

85%

Mint and citrus white wine sangria

86%

Red lager

85%

Red Headed Stranger cocktail: Combining bourbon and ginger liqueur, a smoky and spicy cocktail is a perfect match for this strain.

Mint and citrus white wine sangria: Make your own white wine sangria with a sour and minty twist.

Red lager: Deep red color and roasted flavor make the most of Red Headed Stranger.

Where The Red Headed Stranger Strain Is Grown

Red Headed Stranger was first released in 2011 and quickly won awards like second place in the Cannabis Cup. The genetics behind the strain include Haze and William’s Wonder.