
About
Golden Teacher ALAC is a refined genetic variant of the classic Psilocybe cubensis Golden Teacher strain, known for its reliability, medium potency, and exceptional clarity of effects. “ALAC” is likely a shorthand or breeder label referring to a particular isolation or refinement of the Golden Teacher lineage, offering enhanced stability in growth and consistent psychoactive outcomes.
History
While the specific origin of the ALAC designation remains somewhat ambiguous, it likely stems from cultivation circles where strains are named based on isolation projects or region-based lineage tracking. This variant maintains all the core characteristics of Golden Teacher—spiritual depth, golden caps, and thoughtful introspection—while offering slightly better fruiting and uniformity than more generic GT spores.
It's frequently chosen by growers seeking reliability and by users desiring a moderate psychedelic experience that's emotionally grounding and mentally expansive.
Overview
Golden Teacher ALAC mushrooms produce golden to amber caps, medium to large in size, with sturdy white stems that bruise blue. The fruiting process is smooth and predictable, with a tendency to produce dense flushes.
Psychoactive effects include mental clarity, mild visual distortions, and a sense of spiritual connectivity. It’s well-suited for meditative sessions, therapeutic introspection, or first-time psychedelic journeys where safety and emotional insight are prioritized.
Physical Characteristics
Caps:
50-150 mm in diameter, convex to broadly convex to plane at maturity, smooth, with a golden brown color and often a central darker umbo.
Gills:
Adnate to adnexed, gray to nearly black in maturity, close and crowded.
Cognitive Effects
Creativity
May stimulate original thoughts and connections between ideas.
Psychoactive Effects
Perceptual
Users often experience a change in the perception of time, with moments seeming to expand.
Helps With
Depression
Some studies suggest potential benefits in treating depression.
Anxiety
Can reduce symptoms of anxiety in some users.
Possible Side Effects
Nausea
Commonly experienced shortly after ingestion.
Paranoid
Can occur, particularly at higher doses or in unfamiliar settings.
Medicinal Chemistry
Similar Species

Species: Psilocybe subcubensis
Edibility: Edible with psychoactive effects.
Key Differences: Smaller cap and stem, less robust growth.

Species: Psilocybe subcubensis
Edibility: Edible with psychoactive effects.
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