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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. After reviewing (and enjoying) the Gary Payton picked up at Mystic Greenz Decatur , I”m back with the Apple Fritter to see how it stacks up.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Bloom Ztrawberriez #12 is a hybrid cross of Orange Zkittlez and Strawberry Guava originally bred by Bloom Seed Co. The indicated terpenes were β-myrcene at 0.65%, limonene at 0.61%, and β-caryophyllene at 0.51%. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

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. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Delta 9 THC, 76.63% THCa, and 81.29% total cannabinoids.

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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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APRIL 20, 2024

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. One of the most fascinating to me is soap, and the newest additions here in Illinois is Zoap, from One Day , which I recently picked up at Stash Orland Hills.

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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

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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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. This batch of flower tested at 1.2% Delta 9 THC, 23.77% THCa, and 25.65% total cannabinoids.

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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

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

JULY 26, 2023

Bahama Runtz is a 50/50-hybrid cross between Solfire’s Bahama Mama and ABF’s S1 Runtz. The plant takes 9-10 weeks to flower and contains the primary terpenes limonene, alpha-pinene, linalool and beta-caryophyllene. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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 News Joint reviews, visit here.

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DECEMBER 9, 2023

Cobra Milk is an indica leaning hybrid cross of Jealousy and Cereal Milk. Terpenes were 1.16% of the total weight with β-caryophyllene, β-myrcene, limonene, and α-humulene being the heaviest. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an eighth to review.

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JANUARY 21, 2024

Blue Dream is sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Blueberry and Super Silver Haze. Primary terpenes included 0.831% β-mercene, 0.466% α-pinene, 0.208% limonene, and 0.194% β-caryophyllene, which helped reach total terpenes of 1.699%. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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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. This review is for the strain Jupiter.

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OCTOBER 15, 2023

White Grapefruit Cookies is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Lemonberry and Tropicanna Cookies. The indicated terpenes were β-myrcene, β-caryophyllene, and eucalyptol. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. This batch of flower tested at 0.88% CBGa, 0.52% THC, 38.6%

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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 News Joint reviews, 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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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

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. Intrigued, and hoping for a good night’s sleep, I picked up an eighth to sample. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

Raspberry Shortcake is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Raspberry Bellini and Slapz. The indicated terpenes were β-caryophyllene, limonene, α-humulene, linalool, and β-myrcene. Raspberry Shortcake provided a much more middle-spectrum hybrid effect than the sativa label indicated.

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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. The jack-of-all-trades hybrid effects made for an edible I could use any time.

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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

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 News Joint reviews, 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. I recently stopped into Nature’s Care Co.

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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. Blue Agave is a hybrid cross of Orange Acai 7 (Acai Gelato x Legend Orange Apricot F2) and The Menthol (Gelato 45 x (White Diesel x (High Octane x Jet Fuel G6). Terpenes were labeled as 72,090.01

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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%. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. ILNJ photo For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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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

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 News Joint reviews, visit here.

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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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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. I stopped into Trinity Compassionate Care and picked up an eighth to sample.

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APRIL 16, 2023

Slurricrasher is a hybrid cross of Slurricane and Wedding Crasher. The primary terpenes included caryophyllene, limonene, and linalool. Slurricrasher landed with traditional hybrid effects. To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Bomb Sauce is a hybrid cross of GMO Cookies and Georgia Pie. Terpenes were 2.21% of the total weight with β-caryophyllene, α-humulene, limonene, and linalool being the heaviest. Despite the savory flavors and GMO genetics, Bomb Sauce struck as much more of a center spectrum hybrid than a heavy indica.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As the winter starts to wind down, temperatures pick up, and calendars fill with events, my arsenal for cannabis dosing also changes. Grapple Pie is a hybrid cross of Apple Fritter and Grape Gasoline, originally bred by Compound Genetics. The indicated terpenes were ocimene at 2.92%, limonene at 2.61%, and β-caryophyllene at 2.35%.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

Super Boof is an indica-learning hybrid cross of Black Cherry Punch and Tropicanna Cookies, originally created by California’s Blockhead. Terpenes were 1.3% ILNJ photos To learn more about cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. I stopped into nuEra Champaign and picked up an eighth to sample.

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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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