Burkle
Pre-98 Bubba Kush × Purple Urkle
Burkle is an indica-dominant hybrid recognized for its dense, often purple-speckled flowers and a profoundly relaxing, body-centered effect. It is frequently chosen for evening use due to its heavy physical sensation and mood-softening qualities.
Appearance
Burkle typically produces dense, medium-sized buds with a rounded, spade-like shape. Flowers can appear frosted with abundant trichomes, especially under optimal lighting. Coloration ranges from deep green to plum and eggplant hues, particularly when exposed to cooler temperatures late in flowering, with burnt orange to amber pistils providing contrast.
The strain's structure features short internodal spacing and stout colas, with broad, kush-like leaves. While moderately leafy, skilled trimming enhances its visual appeal, highlighting swollen calyces and preserving surface trichomes. Properly dried and cured buds are dense and sticky.
Aroma & Flavor
The aroma of Burkle is a complex blend of sweet grape and earthy kush notes, often accompanied by hints of cocoa or coffee. Upon breaking apart, a syrupy grape-candy scent emerges, underpinned by a hashy, peppery base. Grinding the flowers releases additional layers of forest floor, berry, and a subtle skunkiness.
Its flavor profile mirrors the aroma, starting with a sweet grape and berry taste that transitions into earthy, cocoa, and spicy kush undertones. The exhale often leaves a lingering taste of grape peel, black pepper, and a hashy finish. In vaporizers, fruity and candy notes are prominent at lower temperatures, while higher temperatures bring out spice, wood, and coffee-chocolate elements.
Effects
Burkle delivers a deeply relaxing, body-forward high, often described as sedating and couch-friendly. Consumers report a heavy physical sensation that can be appetite-stimulating and contribute to a steady softening of mood. Its indica-leaning nature makes it a popular choice for unwinding and evening relaxation.
Terpenes & Cannabinoids
Burkle is characterized by its high THC content, typically ranging from 18% to 24%, with some exceptional phenotypes testing above 25%. CBD levels are generally low, often below 1%. The terpene profile is commonly dominated by myrcene and caryophyllene, with supporting roles from humulene and pinene. Linalool may also be present in smaller amounts.
Origins & Lineage
Widely considered a cross between Pre-98 Bubba Kush and Purple Urkle, Burkle inherits traits from both foundational indica lineages. Pre-98 Bubba Kush contributes a classic Kush backbone with earthy, chocolate notes, while Purple Urkle adds grape-berry aromas and a calming finish. This combination is thought to have emerged in the early 2010s on the West Coast.
Growing
Burkle is an indica-dominant hybrid, often exhibiting a 70/30 indica-to-sativa ratio in its effects. It tends to grow with short internodal spacing and a compact structure, producing dense, golf-ball-like buds. Cooler night temperatures during late flowering can enhance its purple coloration.