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The event starts at 7 p.m. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Products have been judged and winners in each category will be announced live in-person Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Park West , located at 322 W Armitage Ave. in Chicago. Tickets can be found here. Doors open at 6 p.m.
During a recent visit to River Bluff Roselle , I stumbled upon Ozone’s Sweet Indica gummies and couldn’t resist picking up a sample to review. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The post Review: Sweet Indica Gummies by Ozone appeared first on Illinois News Joint.
It’s high time to smoke out the old Indica and Sativa descriptions at cannabis cups. With research now showing how much terpenes drive cannabis sales and quality, the Emerald Cup took a chance to replace Indica and Sativa. Consumers deserve to know more about the plant than the structure it took on in life. Terpenes […].
Front Porch , a label from Progressive Treatment Solutions , offers an indica-leaning Moonlight version of its infused prerolls as a 2.5-gram To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The post Review: Moonlight Indica Infused Prerolls by Front Porch appeared first on Illinois News Joint.
Today, you likely choose a strain based on its indica or sativa designation. The post Beyond Indica & Sativa: The Future of Cannabis Strains Waits for You at SXSW appeared first on Leafly. But cannabis is more complex than that.
The National Academies of Sciences reports that PTSD is a stressor-related disorder which develops as a result of a patient’s exposure to a traumatic event. OG Kush is a very popular indica-dominant hybrid strain for PTSD, depression and mood disorders. Use it throughout the day and save your Indicas for nighttime. Blue Dream.
Right down the center of the sativa/indica spectrum, Green T calmed my train of thought without changing my energy levels. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Despite the warm and roasty finish, Green T left with a crisp and clean finish. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. Both sativa and indica. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. product line features mouthwatering flavor, soft, bouncy texture, no bitter aftertaste, natural flavors, premium extracts, effects for all occasions, and options for everyone. Sleep, aquaberry.
At the end of a long day, a heavy indica lulling me off to sleep is really hard to beat. During a recent stop at Star Buds Burbank a budtender told me about Grape Jubilee, one of the more indica-leaning strains from Kaviar’s new releases. Grape Jubilee is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Cereal Milk and Berry Bubba.
Winners will be announced live at a TBA in-person event. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The competition features 30+ brands, 120+ product entries and hundreds of thousands of grams of cannabis including flower, concentrates, vape pens and edibles. Judging kits will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.
POTUS Berriez is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz, Afghani, and OG Kush. Physically, this live resin was tingly and euphoric, never becoming “indica” heavy. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. That’s why I picked up POTUS Berriez Live Resin from Aerīz at Consume Marion.
Blue Unicorn Poop is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Blue Sherbet and Unicorn Poop. The effects came on before I had finished the bowl with a heavy physical indica blanket of pressure paired with a closed in awareness and a mind wiped clean of thought. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
WEPA is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Whoody Melon and Platinum OG. WEPAs indica label was spot on as the fast-hitting strain induced a fog that overtook my awareness and induced a carefree attitude by the end of my joint. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Squirt is a sativa-dominant cross (20% Indica/80% Sativa) of Blueberry Muffin and Tangie. The plant grew round and bushy, more like an indica, and had a short stretch during flowering but popped buds faster than the other plants. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
As an insomniac, I pay special attention to strains that promise a heavy indica experience. When Extreme Cream from Rythm promised a “heavy handed indica” experience on the menu at Rise Effingham , I had to try a sample to see if it deserved a spot in the toolbox. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Chem Scout is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of ChemDawg and Girl Scout Cookies. Cresco’s classic half-gram cartridge is a cylindrical affair with a clear mouthpiece, branded glass tank, and a small blue band indicating the cart’s indica status. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Cresco Triangle is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Las Vegas Lemon Skunk and Triangle Kush. ILNJ photo Despite being a simple metal coil in a glass tank, the Cresco cart manages to maintain brand identity with a few features, such as the clear circular mouthpiece, colored indicator band (in this case, blue for indica), and branded tank.
DNA Cake is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato Sorbet and Lava Cake. DNA Cake delivered a classic indica style buzz, slowing my train of thought to a crawl while a slow-moving wave of muscle relaxation followed, working down from my crown to legs. Best fit for the evening, DNA Cake delivered a classic Cake flavor and indica buzz.
Super Boof is an indica-learning hybrid cross of Black Cherry Punch and Tropicanna Cookies, originally created by California’s Blockhead. Super Boof provided an indica buzz that was a good fit for end of night and a deep flavor profile that kept providing more to explore. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
As a staple sample at cannabis events for more than a year, Ozone has been ahead of the recent explosion of infused preroll options with its Reserve Live Resin infused two-packs. Butterstuff is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Peanut Butter Breath and Velvet Glove. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Face Mints is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Kush Mints. Face Mints was a classic indica experience providing a slow-building full-body relaxation, mental relief from the stress of the day, and a serious case of the munchies. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The judging window started August 19, and the deadline to submit all product rankings is Oct. The awards show is set to stream live starting at 4:20 p.m. November 5. To read my essay, My Experience Judging the High Times Cannabis Cup , from 2020, click here.
Outta My Head was fast acting, providing an indica body pressure in my chest and shoulders and a head daze that tightened my awareness window. The indica style pressure continued to build and spread for the following half hour, eventually becoming a full couchlock heaviness that knocked out my chronic muscle pains.
Animal Face is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Face Off OG and Animal Mints. ILNJ photos After the intense peak, there was a long tail of indica heaviness that was best suited for the end of the day. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Rythm has tapped into this strategy with several strains.
To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The Illinois Cannabis Cup awards ceremony is set to stream live starting at 4:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. The awards show will be streamed on the High Times Facebook page. To read my essay, My Experience Judging the High Times Cannabis Cup , from 2020, click here.
Jelly Roll is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Jokerz 31 and Gastropop. Jelly Roll leaned more towards center-spectrum hybrid than indica, leaving me calm but stopping short of relaxing me enough for sleep. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Brownie Scout is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Platinum Girl Scout Cookies and Kosher Kush. Brownie Scout is known for its potent indica experience, and this batch was spot on. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I recently stopped into Rise Effingham and picked up an eighth to review.
To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. To read my essay, My Experience Judging the High Times Cannabis Cup , from 2020, click here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
The Stoned Pear indica gummies came infused with Blueberry Clementine (Blueberry and Clementine). The Stoned Pear Indica was the most understated of the three. The Mimosa Sativa provided an additional clarity of mind that I enjoyed for work while the Stoned Pear Indica made me silly but hurt my overall focus.
Hood Candyz is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz and Why U Gelly? Hood Candyz was an anytime of day strain, much closer to a hybrid than an indica. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. As mentioned, a few Illinois cultivators always grab my attention when they drop new genetics.
Emerald City Kush is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Oz Kush BX1. Emerald City Kush struck as more of a hybrid than a full indica-style experience. One indica-style trait that did come through was a case of the munchies, and my hunger skyrocketed anytime I smoked. This batch of flower tested at 0.7%
Squirt is a sativa-dominant cross (20% Indica 80% Sativa) of Blueberry Muffin and Tangie. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. In Part I of this grow journa l, I popped and chopped Squirt by Humboldt Seed Company. For Part I of this Grow Journal and to see how the Lemon Bubblegum smoked, visit here.
Florida Oranges is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Orange Daiquiri and Triangle Kush Bx1, and this version of MSG is an indica leaning hybrid cross of GMO and Creme de la Chem. Daze Off labels this blend of two “indica” strains as “indica,” but as I’ve seen before, the term can be quite nebulous.
Smackerz is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Gorilla Glue and Rozay. Smackerz smacked as a hybrid more than an indica, providing a clearheaded come up with a positive mood and a big headspace, allowing for focus and clarity of thought. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Blu Bomb Pop struck as a center spectrum hybrid more than the indica label on the jar. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The flavor lost the sweet overtones becoming savory and herbal as the pine and wet soil notes came to the front of the profile. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Gradually, the pressure spread outward becoming a warming indica-style muscle relaxation as it built. This low then high effect made the Blood Moon Moonrock more “indica then sativa” buzz than a true middle ground hybrid. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Pastries #34 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Oreoz and Jet Fuel Gelato, originally bred by Compound Genetics. At the half-hour mark, heavy waves of weighted-style indica pressure started moving through my body. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
Kush and Cream is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Zkittles and OG Kush Breath. Kush and Cream fell hard into the indica end of the spectrum, providing a heavy couchlock sensation both mentally and physically. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Gobby is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Gelato Mint and London Pound Mints. While Gobby is genetically an indica-hybrid, the effect profile fell exactly in the center of the spectrum. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Even after exploring the collection for several years, Im still finding new cuts.
Chunk Dawg is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Deep Chunk, Sour Diesel, and I-95. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. One nice aspect about the Dabstract partnership with Bedford Grow is that Illinois consumers are already familiar with the strains. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.
Cobra Milk is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Jealousy and Cereal Milk. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. NuEra recently took home the 2023 Cannabis Cup for Cobra Milk , so I jumped at the chance to sample the strain when I found it under the company’s Interstate 420 brand.
According to Leafly , the other parent in this particular cultivar, Sunshine Daydream, is an indica-dominant cross between Appalachia and Bubbashine (a Bubba Kush and Blue Moonshine hybrid). In this article we will be reviewing their White Sunshine that’s available at Trulieve in 1/8th oz smokable flower. White Sunshine Lineage.
The effect profile leaned hard into the indica side of the spectrum, an effect often found in heavily ambered trichome carrying flower. This heavy indica sensation made Fire Berries best at the end of the day as a nightcap. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.
The effects landed on the indica-leaning hybrid spectrum. As the buzz continued, the head high leaned more indica with less-focused thoughts that accompanied a careless attitude. To learn about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Stay tuned for more entries from News Joint Grow Journal.
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