What is the main difference between Face Off OG and UK Cheese?

Face Off OG is a Indica strain (70% Indica / 30% Sativa) with THC levels of 19–23%, while UK Cheese is a Hybrid strain (55% Indica / 45% Sativa) with THC levels of 20–23%.

Which strain has higher THC — Face Off OG or UK Cheese?

Both have similar THC: Face Off OG at 19–23% and UK Cheese at 20–23%.

Is Face Off OG or UK Cheese easier to grow?

Face Off OG has moderate growing difficulty with a 9-week flowering period, while UK Cheese has moderate difficulty with a 8-10-week flowering period.

What effects does Face Off OG have compared to UK Cheese?

Face Off OG produces sleepy, tingling, relaxing effects, ideal for evening use. UK Cheese produces hungry, happy, relaxing, body high, euphoric effects, best for morning use.

What terpenes are in Face Off OG and UK Cheese?

Face Off OG features Myrcene, giving it pine, ammonia, earth flavors. UK Cheese features Terpinolene, with cheese, creamy, skunk flavors.

Which medical conditions can Face Off OG and UK Cheese help with?

Face Off OG may help with anxiety, pain, stress. UK Cheese may help with add/adhd, anxiety, asthma, chronic pain, depression, insomnia, loss of appetite, migraines, ptsd, stress, pain. Consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis for medical purposes.

Strain Encyclopedia

Face Off OG

Indica — THC 23%

UK Cheese

Hybrid — THC 23%

Potency, effects, terpenes, flavors, growing difficulty, and medical uses — compared side by side.

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Quick Verdict

Who wins in each category?

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Potency

Tie

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Medical

UK Cheese

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Growing

Tie

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Flavor

UK Cheese

Strain Profile Comparison

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Face Off OG

UK Cheese

Effect Matchup

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Face Off OG

Effect

UK Cheese

77%

Relaxing

77%

100%

Sleepy

88%

Tingling

Hungry

100%

Happy

88%

Body High

68%

Euphoric

60%

Focus

53%

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Face Off OG — Potency

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Potency LevelStrong

UK Cheese — Potency

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Potency LevelStrong

OG Kush PhenotypeFace Off OG

Indica 70%Sativa 30%

Exodus Cheese PhenotypeUK Cheese

Indica 55%Sativa 45%

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Face Off OG

Profile Comparison

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Relaxing

Only Face Off OG (2)

SleepyTingling

Only UK Cheese (5)

HungryHappyBody HighEuphoricFocus

Possible Side Effects

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Dry mouthDry eyes

Only Face Off OG

Dizzy

Only UK Cheese

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Growing Guide Comparison

Face Off OG

DifficultyModerate

Flowering9 weeks

HarvestLate September

Indoor YieldMedium

Outdoor YieldMedium

Indoor HeightShort to Medium

Outdoor HeightMedium

Plant StructureCompact

PhotoperiodPhotoperiod

Growing MethodIndoor, Outdoor

ClimateTemperate, Dry

UK Cheese

DifficultyModerate

Flowering8-10 weeks

HarvestEarly October

Indoor YieldMedium

Outdoor YieldMedium

Indoor HeightMedium

Outdoor HeightMedium

Plant StructureMedium

PhotoperiodPhotoperiod

Growing MethodIndoor, Outdoor

ClimateTemperate

About These Strains

Face Off OG

Indica 70/30 — THC 19–23% — CBD 1–1%

Face Off OG, also known as "Face Off," "OG Face Off," and "Face Off OG Kush," is a potent indica marijuana strain. The story of Face Off OG begins in the late 1990s in California when Archive Seeds was gifted with the seeds of an exceptional OG Kush phenotype.

This 70/30 indica-dominant hybrid shares its name with the 1997 movie in which Nicolas Cage and John Travolta literally swap faces (“I want to take his face…off!”), and the experience this strain has to offer could arguably be compared to losing your face.

UK Cheese

Hybrid 55/45 — THC 20–23% — CBD 1–1%

Cheese, as it's also known, is perhaps the most famous marijuana strain to emerge from the British Isles. It is still more popular in the UK than anywhere else, although its fame has spread to many other parts of the world.

English farmers created this strain by inbreeding Skunk #1, a sativa-dominant hybrid.

Which One Is Right for You?

Face Off OG and UK Cheese are both excellent strains with distinct characteristics. Face Off OG is a Indica with 19–23% THC, while UK Cheese is a Hybrid with 20–23% THC. Your choice depends on your preference for effects, growing difficulty, and intended use.

Choose Face Off OG

Choose Face Off OG if you want deeper body relaxation. Face Off OG, also known as "Face Off," "OG Face Off," and "Face Off OG Kush," is a potent indica marijuana strain.

Choose UK Cheese

Choose UK Cheese if you want more cerebral/uplifting effects, broader medical applications. Cheese, as it's also known, is perhaps the most famous marijuana strain to emerge from the British Isles.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Medical Disclaimer

The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Cannabis affects everyone differently. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using cannabis for any medical condition. Effects, potency, and medical benefits may vary. Do not use cannabis if pregnant, nursing, or under the legal age in your jurisdiction.

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