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. Indicated terpenes were limonene at 0.92%, b-myrcene at 0.44%, b-caryophyllene at 0.37%, and a-humulene at 0.2%, and 1.93% total cannabinoids.

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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. This combination of euphoric physical sensations accompanied by a wide awareness and sharp focus worked well as a Work Sativa.

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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

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

JANUARY 17, 2023

Today, stoners not only have favorite cultivars but also favorite terpenes, and mine is hands down, terpinolene. Electric Lemonade is a sativa leaning hybrid cross of (3rd Coast Panama Chunk x Amnesia Sour Diesel) and Pink Lemonade. Terpenes were a generous 14.87% with terpinolene, limonene, β-Myrcene, and α-Pinene being the heaviest.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

As a reviewer, I want to sample as many Illinois products and brands as possible, and this year’s High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup Kit included 16 labels, a few of which I had not yet tried. From the Sativa Flower kit, I pulled the 3D strain for my first Seed & Strain review.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 30, 2023

As a cannabis reviewer in the Illinois market, one of the biggest benefits of the Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup is that the judging kits bring together offerings from several different labels in one place. Wonka Bars is a sativa-dominant hybrid cross of Garlic Cookies and Mint Chocolate Chip.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

That was what attracted me to 93 Boyz’ entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup , Jet Fuel, as the strain combines two personal favorites from my days in Colorado, High Country Diesel and Aspen OG. Jet Fuel is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of High Country Diesel and Aspen OG. This batch of flower tested at 1.1%

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Miss Marijuana

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Although known for its sleep-aiding properties, Cannabis doubles as an energy booster too, with some strains being effective enough to be compared to a cup of coffee. Let’s take a look at strains to consider for those seeking the best cannabis strains for energy. Best Cannabis Strains For Energy .

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The indicated terpenes were myrcene at 1.79%, caryophyllene at 0.35%, and ocimene at 0.35%. Northern Lights Haze was a sativa boost that stopped just short of becoming racy or unfocused. The complex flavor profile and Work Sativa buzz made this a good fit for me, and I’m excited to see what else the label does with this classic sativa.

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

One Work Sativa strain I would love to grow in my tent is Ghost Train Haze, but I’ve never stumbled across an original Ghost Train Haze clone or seeds. First bred by Rare Dankness , Ghost Train Haze is a sativa cross of Ghost OG and Neville’s Wreck. ILNJ photo To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 17, 2023

Tangy citrus sativas are a bit of a focus point for the team here at Illinois News Joint. We love using cannabis as part of our work routine and finding the best fit is a never-ending process. Grapefruit Sour Diesel is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Grapefruit and Sour Diesel. The indicated terpenes were 0.08% α-pinene, 0.3%

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 31, 2023

I recently sampled a gram of the Wildfred Root Beer MAC, as part of the sativa flower Illinois High Times Magazine People’s Choice Cannabis Cup kit, picked up from Rise Mundelein. I usually snicker when I see celebrity endorsed cannabis labels. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, 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 from Seed & Strain , as part of the Sativa Flower Kit, is one of those cultivars. White Grapefruit Cookies is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemonberry and Tropicanna Cookies.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 31, 2023

We aren’t shy about being fans of citrus-heavy energetic sativa here at Illinois News Joint , which is why I already had sampled one of Progressive Treatment Solutions’ flagship sativa, Orange Soda, as a crumble and preroll. Orange Soda is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Jilly Bean and Chem D.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 11, 2023

While musicians and cannabis have always been intertwined, few have been as outspoken as Willie Nelson. Prospect Revolution Cannabis’s live resin vape cart offering of Red Headed Stranger to review. Prospect Revolution Cannabis’s live resin vape cart offering of Red Headed Stranger to review.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 24, 2023

Revolution Cannabis recently debuted a new line of live resin vape carts, highlighting some of its top genetics. Bear Dance is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Pure Kush and Uzbekistan Hashplant and Snow Cap. Bear Dance is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Pure Kush and Uzbekistan Hashplant and Snow Cap. Prospect to review.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Space Junkie was the singular Triple 7 entry for the High Times Sativa Flower Cannabis Cup this year. Space Junkie is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Starfighter and Tres Dawg. The indicated terpenes were terpinolene at 1.31%, eucalyptol at 0.43%, and β-myrcene at 0.24%. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 15, 2023

Revolution Cannabis recently dropped the strain as part of its Cookies genetics releases, and I visited Enlightened Mount Prospect to pick up a sample Grandi Guava is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Guava and Gelato. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 9, 2023

It’s great to have a sativa on hand when I’m looking to get things done, but obviously, not every sativa has the same effect. Hazelnut Cream is a sativa-dominant hybrid cross of Miami Haze and Cookies and Cream. Hazelnut Cream is a sativa-dominant hybrid cross of Miami Haze and Cookies and Cream. This batch tested at 22.6%

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 21, 2023

Hazelnut Cream is a sativa-leaning cross of Miami Haze and Cookies & Cream. This eighth, picked up from Verilife Ottawa , tested at 21.07% THCa and 0.75% THC with limonene, linalool, β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, and α-terpineol as the primary terpenes. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 13, 2023

Picked up at Verilife River North , this disposable vape is a distillate with blended terpenes based on the sativa leaning Peaches and Cream strain thought to be a phenotype of Skunk #1. This disposable tested at 84.71% THC and 1.57% terpenes. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Comparing strains with a shared parent isn’t just an easy way to find other cultivars I enjoy, it’s a path to building cannabis assessment skills. Sirius B is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Ain’t One and (3rd Coast Panama Chunk and Amnesia Haze). To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 11, 2023

Cannabis cultivars that are particularly favorable for motivating work are so important to us here at Illinois News Joint that Work Sativa has its own review series. Space Donkey is a sativa leaning hybrid cross of Frost Donkey and Alien Rock Candy developed in-house by Revolution’s own genetics team. ILNJJ photos.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 23, 2023

Rum Runner is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Panama Red #6 and Macnanna. ILNJ photo I popped the top to reveal a long and thin mound of creamy amber colored badder covered by a thin pool of translucent-terpene heavy oil. Both the badder and the terpene oil were very wet, starting to ooze down with gravity when dosed out on my scoop.

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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. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 21, 2023

Since I have been eyeing a new Live Vape Cartridge for weeks now, after work, I purchased Rythm’s Hella Jelly Live Full Spectrum Vape Cartridge by Green Thumb Industries from Windy City Cannabis in Posen. 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

JANUARY 28, 2023

One of the questions I often field from non-cannabis friends that read my reviews is “Do you really smell that?” While I draw my olfactory assessment skills from my days in the wine industry, cannabis is so much more expressive, creating aromatic complexity that wine could only dream of.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Zeebra Cakez is a sativa leaning hybrid cross of Frost Donkey and Cake Crasher developed in-house by Revolution. The primary terpenes were listed as β-myrcene, β-caryophyllene, limonene, linalool, and fenchyl alcohol. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 10, 2023

Terpenes were 1.42% of the total weight with β-caryophyllene, limonene, linalool, and guaiol as the most prevalent. Papaya x Gelato took quite some time to fully set in, opening physically with some euphoric tingling that struck me as more sativa than indica. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When life changes, so does my cannabis routine. Green Crack is a sativa leaning hybrid cross of Skunk #1 and an unknown indica. Terpenes accounted for 1.54% of the total weight with β-myrcene, α-pinene, β-pinene, β-caryophyllene, and linalool being the most prevalent. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

I love what Revolution Cannabis puts out. Leading terpenes included limonene, β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, linalool and α-pinene. This sativa leaning-hybrid in my opinion is best as a “Wake and Bake” strain (fitting our Work Sativa series). To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Miss Marijuana

MAY 29, 2020

Cannabis usage has been long thought of as a popular option for addressing mental health issues (amongst other ailments), with researchers suggesting its strong promise as an effective mode of treatment for anxiety related disorders- such as PTSD. With this in mind, we wanted to explore some of the best cannabis strains for PTSD.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Listed terpenes were limonene at 0.3%, β-myrcene at 0.22%, β-caryophyllene at 0.17%, and α-humulene at 0.09%. Heavier than the sativa label indicated, Lime Skunk Muffins did work to uplift my mood but the effect on my energy levels and the heavy body load was much more hybrid than anything else.

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Illinois News Joint

JUNE 22, 2023

In the case of Manzano, one of Revolutions Cannabis’ many new drops, the name was a perfect match. Manzano is a sativa-dominant cross of Apples & Bananas and Apples & Bananas, bred by Compound Genetics (in collaboration with Cookies). The primary terpenes included β-Myrcene, ocimene, β-caryophyllene, α-pinene, and linalool.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 7, 2023

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. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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