With relaxing, euphoric effects, a buzzing body high and the ability to kick your appetite into overdrive, Cheese is the whole package. This unique cannabis strain is loved by recreational and medical marijuana consumers alike—and yes, it really does smell and taste like cheese.

Cheese, a product of the well-known Skunk #1 and Afghani varieties of cannabis, first appeared in the United Kingdom in the 1980s. Since then, this marijuana strain has made quite the name for itself on the West Coast of the United States.

Aptly named, this cannabis strain smells and tastes like cheddar cheese. Cheese’s sharply sour and pungent smell can be off-putting to some, but this is a novelty that most cannabis consumers should experience at some point in their lives.

Consumers who are able to conquer Cheese’s pungent tendencies will be in for a textbook marijuana high: Expect euphoria coupled with a full body melt and a powerful case of the munchies. Because of these properties, Cheese is best used when you’ve got some time to kick back, relax and enjoy all of the sensations this cannabis strain has to offer.

Cheese’s body-numbing effects and its ability to stimulate appetite have made it popular in the medical marijuana world. This strain offers relief from nausea, insomnia and various types of pain, making it a therapeutic boon for cancer patients and many others.