Illinois News Joint

MARCH 19, 2024

Gary Payton is a hybrid cross of The Y and Snowman. Terpenes were 3.74% of the total weight. Gary Payton is the prototypical hybrid, and this preroll exemplified that clearly. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2024

Super Buff Cherry is a hybrid cross of Super Boof and Tropicana Cherry. Terpenes were 0.95% of the total weight. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. I recently picked up an eighth to review at Stash Dispensary in Orland Hills.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I mentioned my love of strawberry aroma and flavors in cannabis and my desire to see more of the profile on the market in my recent review of Strawberry Bubbles. Bloom Ztrawberriez #12 is a hybrid cross of Orange Zkittlez and Strawberry Guava originally bred by Bloom Seed Co. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Frequent readers will already know of my fondness for strawberry flavors in cannabis. Drunken Strawberries is a hybrid cross of Motorbreath 15 and Strawberry Guava. Terpenes were 7.32% of the total weight with β-caryophyllene, limonene, β-myrcene, and α-humulene being the heaviest.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 12, 2024

Apple Fritter is a hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Animal Mints. Terpenes were 2.05% of the total weight. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. This preroll tested at 20.9% THCa and 21.2% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 29, 2024

Apple Fritter is a hybrid cross of Sour Apple and Animal Cookies. Terpenes were 1.54% of the total weight with α-pinene, α-humulene, β-caryophyllene, and limonene being the most prevalent. Overall, this was a much more savory representation of Apple Fritter than I was used to but the hybrid jack-of-all-trades effects were the same.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 25, 2024

Johnny Apple Seed is a hybrid cross of Cereal Milk and Apple Fritter, originally bred by Elev8. True to the hybrid nature of the strain, my energy levels remained unchanged throughout the experience, and combined with the mood boost, this made Johnny Apple Seed a great anytime strain. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 16, 2023

The most significant leap in cannabis assessment has undoubtedly been the advent and elevation of the terpene panel. While the correlation between terpenes and the effects of certain strains is still debated, there is no doubt that strains with higher terpene levels are more fragrant and flavorful.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 26, 2023

We’re back with another Medical Patient Homegrown Review from a registered medical-cannabis patient new to this educational series. Bahama Runtz is a 50/50-hybrid cross between Solfire’s Bahama Mama and ABF’s S1 Runtz. The patient requested this information be released: NONE. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 20, 2024

An ever-expanding list of cannabis naming categories seems to exist: fruits, pastries, candies, etc. Zoap is a hybrid cross of Rainbow Sherbert and Pink Guava. Terpenes were 2.209% of the total weight. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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StrainConnect

APRIL 23, 2019

Why Terpenes Are Vital To Your Cannabinoid Therapy. An intro to terpenes and how they work in hemp and cannabis. We, here at StrainConnect, are your go-to resource for all things hemp CBD and cannabis. So were back with one of the most important subjects you should arm yourself with: terpenes.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 22, 2023

Gary Payton OG is a hybrid cross of The Y and Snowman. The indicated terpenes were β-caryophyllene, limonene, α-humulene, and α-bisabolol. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. This batch of flower tested at 1.2%

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The first “good weed” I ever tried was Strawberry Cough, and I’m consistently confused by the lack of genetics on the Illinois market with this classic terpene profile. Strawberry Bubbles #5 is a hybrid cross of Mimosa and Strawberry Guava, bred by Bloom Seed Co. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 21, 2024

Almost two decades ago, I knew nothing about cannabis genetics other than experiencing two types of effects: one with creative, motivation, uplifting, euphoric cerebral highs and one with thought-numbing sedation that made me feel unmotivated, dumb, and lazy. Blue Dream is sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Blueberry and Super Silver Haze.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 9, 2023

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. Cobra Milk is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Jealousy and Cereal Milk. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 19, 2023

Cap N’ Kush, bred by Elev8 Seeds , is an indica-hybrid cross of Triangle Kush and Cereal Milk. The leading terpenes included a heavy percentage (0.42%) of limonene. The other primary terpenes included α-caryophyllene, α-pinene, β-pinene, linalool, and β-myrcene. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 15, 2023

In the pre-legalization days, the High Times Cannabis Cup was a way for breeders to highlight their newest, most exciting strains. White Grapefruit Cookies is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemonberry and Tropicanna Cookies. The indicated terpenes were β-myrcene, β-caryophyllene, and eucalyptol.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 7, 2023

The Glove is a hybrid cross of The Snowman and Y Life. The indicated terpenes were β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, limonene, linalool, and α-humulene. Surprisingly energetic and uplifting, The Glove effect profile was more sativa leaning than the hybrid label indicated. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Jupiter is a hybrid cross of Chem 4 and Goliath. The top three top matching terpenes at 0.44% were β-caryophyllene, limonene, and β-pinene, followed by β-myrcene, linalool, and α-pinene. The effects landed square in the middle for a balanced hybrid head and body buzz. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Don Shula from nuEra , which has been featured at multiple events and is the label’s sole entry in the High Times Cannabis Cup Sativa Flower category, is a perfect example. Don Shula is a hybrid cross of The White and Diagonal sourced from Cool Beans Seed Co. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 7, 2023

POTUS Berriez is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Runtz, Afghani, and OG Kush. The terpenes were indicated as β-caryophyllene at 0.97%, limonene at 0.75%, β-myrcene at 0.58%, and linalool at 0.54%. The terpenes were indicated as β-caryophyllene at 0.97%, limonene at 0.75%, β-myrcene at 0.58%, and linalool at 0.54%. ILNJ photos.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The ingredients are sugar, tapioca syrup, sorbitol, citrus pectin (pectin, dextrose) glucose, artificial flavors, citric acid, sodium citrate, cannabis oil, botanically derived terpenes, artificial colors, malic acid, MCT coconut oil. Interestingly, I detected less cannabis oil in the flavor than in the aroma.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

Mexican Flan is a hybrid cross of Animal Mints and Ice Cream Cake originally, bred by Seed Junky. ILNJ photos This golden amber honey-colored live-resin “jelly” carried a matrix of small diamonds floating in a terpene-heavy sauce. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Dawgma is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Chemnesia (Amnesia Haze and I95) and Big Hurt (Chemdawg D and I95). Terpenes were 1.68% of the total weight with terpinolene, ocimene, β-myrcene, β-pinene being the most prevalent. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 31, 2023

When I noticed Raspberry Shortcake as one of the cultivator’s entries in the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup , I couldn’t help but wonder how the release balanced sweet berry and that classic doughy tone. Raspberry Shortcake is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Raspberry Bellini and Slapz.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Grape Jubilee is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Cereal Milk and Berry Bubba. Terpenes were 3.1% To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. Intrigued, and hoping for a good night’s sleep, I picked up an eighth to sample.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Just a few percentage points difference on a terpene panel can create completely new aromas, flavors, and (some would argue) effects. Illinois News Joint has reviewed Blue Agave as flower by Crops , but I knew there was more to the story when I saw it as the live badder by Justice Cannabis Co. ’s Terpenes were labeled as 72,090.01

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MMJ Recs

JANUARY 8, 2024

With the growing acceptance of medical cannabis as a legitimate treatment option, more individuals are seeking relief through this alternative medicine. What to Expect During Your Initial Trip to a Medical Cannabis Dispensary Upon arriving at a medical cannabis dispensary, you’ll likely encounter a secure entrance and check-in process.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

White Wedding RBX is a hybrid cross of Wedding Cake, Mandarin Cookies, and Crescendo, originally bred by Ethos Genetics. Terpenes were 5.52% of the total weight with β-myrcene, limonene, β-caryophyllene, and linalool being the heaviest. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 28, 2024

Strawberry Daze is a hybrid cross of Crockett’s Haze and Strawnana Juice. Labeled terpenes were β-myrcene at 3.14%, ocimene at 2.96%, and β-caryophyllene at 1.78% of the total weight. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Lime Skunk Muffins is a hybrid cross of Lime Skunk and Blueberry Muffins. Listed terpenes were limonene at 0.3%, β-myrcene at 0.22%, β-caryophyllene at 0.17%, and α-humulene at 0.09%. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Cannabis remediation is a topic of hot debate among the industry that will only build as consumers become more educated. Big Chillz #1 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Big MAC and Chillz, originally bred by Capulator. The indicated terpenes were β-caryophyllene at 0.69%, limonene at 0.39%, and linalool at 0.19%.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

First impressions matter, especially when it comes to cannabis companies. Point Break is a slightly indica-leaning hybrid cross of Tropicanna Cookies and Trophy Wife, originally bred by Surfr. The indicated primary terpenes were β-caryophyllene, limonene, and linalool. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 4, 2023

However, vapes and disposable pens are so damn convenient that it’s nice to have one on me at all times, and again, I have a specific preference for clearheaded high-energy sativa/hybrid with citrus and fruit flavors and either gas or sweet skunk as back notes. By the end of the buzz, the high balanced back to a middle hybrid effect.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Gelonade is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemon Tree and Gelato #41. The indicated terpenes were β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, α-pinene, and α-humulene. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Acapulco Gold is a sativa-leaning hybrid strain. Terpenes were 1.556% of the total weight with terpinolene, β-caryophyllene, eucalyptol, and β-myrcene being the heaviest. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 8, 2023

Chem De Menthe is a hybrid cross of The Menthol and Chem da la Chem. The most prevalent terpenes indicated were limonene, β-caryophyllene, linalool, and β-myrcene. Chem De Menthe is labeled as a hybrid, but it knocked me out. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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