Quick answer: After Dark is an indica-leaning hybrid from Purple City Genetics (Oakland, California), released in 2021 as a limited run of seedlings sold through select dispensaries. SeedFinder lists its lineage as Gush Mints x Sunset Sherbert, which puts Gushers, Kush Mints, Girl Scout Cookies and Gelato in its family tree. It flowers in about 9-10 weeks. Beyond that, very little has been published: there is no lab-tested THC figure and no breeder terpene data, so treat any precise numbers you see online with caution.
Here's what is actually documented about After Dark, what its parents suggest about how it smells and feels, and which better-known strains come closest.
After Dark at a Glance
| Breeder | Purple City Genetics (Oakland, CA) |
| Released | 2021, limited-edition seedlings |
| Lineage | Gush Mints x Sunset Sherbert (per SeedFinder) |
| Type | Indica-leaning hybrid (no published ratio) |
| Flowering time | 9-10 weeks (breeder); about 67 days (SeedFinder) |
| Seeds | Feminized |
| THC | No lab-verified figure published |
Where After Dark Comes From
Purple City Genetics has been breeding in Oakland since 2008 and is known for dessert-and-gas crosses. In 2021 the company released After Dark as limited-edition seedlings through select California dispensaries. In a guest post announcing the drop, the breeder described it as "an indica leaning, 9-10 week strain" and advised growers to run more than one seedling, since phenotypes vary, and to let plants go the full flowering time for the best terpene expression.
Don't confuse it with Pie After Dark from Sin City Seeds. That's a different strain (Nightmare Cookies x Key Lime Pie). Dispensary products labeled simply "After Dark" without a breeder may not be the Purple City genetics either.
The Parents: Gush Mints and Sunset Sherbert
Gush Mints
Gush Mints combines Kush Mints (Bubba Kush x Animal Mints), F1 Durban and Gushers (Gelato #41 x Triangle Kush). Purple City describes its aroma as "creamy-gelato, vanilla-frosting, gas, and burnt rubber." Gush Mints is also a parent of Velvet Lushers, covered in our Velvet Strains Guide, and the Gushers side is reviewed in depth in our Gushers strain review.
Sunset Sherbert
Sunset Sherbert is Girl Scout Cookies x Pink Panties, a well-known parent of Gelato. It brings sweet, fruity sherbet and cookie notes. If you know GSC, our Girl Scout Cookies (GSC) review explains what that side of the family contributes.
Further back, SeedFinder's family tree includes OG Kush on several branches. That's a lot of modern dessert genetics in one plant: Gelato, Cookies, Kush Mints and Gushers.
What to Expect: Aroma, Flavor and Effects
No lab or breeder has published After Dark's own terpene profile or effects, so the honest answer is "it depends on the phenotype." What we can say:
- Aroma and flavor: the breeder's notes on the parents point to creamy gelato, vanilla frosting and gas from Gush Mints, with sherbet and cookie sweetness from Sunset Sherbert. A seed retailer describes After Dark itself as earthy, creamy, vanilla and cookie with a gassy undertone, but cites no testing.
- Effects: retailers describe it as relaxing, euphoric and calming with a sedative edge at higher doses, best for the evening, which fits the name and its indica lean. No user reviews are logged on SeedFinder or Weedmaps yet, so treat this as reported, not confirmed.
- Potency: you'll see numbers like "20-25% THC" online, but we couldn't find a lab or breeder source for them. Check the certificate of analysis (COA) for any batch you buy. Our guide to reading a lab report shows what to look for.
After Dark's Offspring
GLK Genetics has used After Dark as a parent: After Sour (After Dark x Sour Biscotti) and After Blue ((After Dark x Sour Biscotti F2) x Blue Z), according to SeedFinder.
Strains Closest to After Dark
After Dark is hard to find, especially as hemp-derived THCA flower. These lab-tested strains we carry share its family tree:
- Gushers: part of the Gush Mints side; fruity, creamy and relaxing (review)
- Gelato: Sunset Sherbert's best-known child; creamy dessert notes
- Girl Scout Cookies: the cookie backbone behind Sunset Sherbert
Federal hemp rules change on December 11, 2026, when THCA starts counting toward total THC. Our 2026 hemp ban guide explains what that means for THCA flower.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who bred After Dark?
Purple City Genetics in Oakland, California, released After Dark in 2021 as limited-edition seedlings.
Is After Dark indica or sativa?
It's an indica-leaning hybrid. The breeder calls it "indica leaning," and SeedFinder and Weedmaps list it as mostly indica. No exact ratio has been published.
What is After Dark a cross of?
SeedFinder lists it as Gush Mints x Sunset Sherbert, which brings Gushers, Kush Mints, Girl Scout Cookies and Gelato genetics into the mix.
How strong is After Dark?
There's no lab-verified THC figure from the breeder or a strain database. Given its parents it's likely a modern high-THC cultivar, but check the COA for the specific batch.
Is After Dark the same as Pie After Dark?
No. Pie After Dark is a Sin City Seeds cross of Nightmare Cookies x Key Lime Pie.
Sources
- SeedFinder: After Dark (Purple City Genetics) and genealogy
- California Street Cannabis: Exclusive After Dark seedlings from Purple City Genetics (2021)
- Weedmaps: After Dark
- SeedFinder: Pie After Dark (Sin City Seeds)
Strain information is compiled from breeder and database listings and reflects reported characteristics, not lab results for any product we sell. Products are for adults 21+.
