Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This month, the dabs from Dabstract hit dispensaries, so I stopped into Consume Marion and picked up a variety to review, starting with Escape Terp Sugar. This Terp sugar tested at 2.75% THC, 86.1% The post Review: Escape Terp Sugar by Dabstract appeared first on Illinois News Joint. THCa, and 91.3% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Botanist is filling this gap with Strawberry Bubbles #5, one of the new strains dropping as part of the label’s rebrand. ILNJ photos Popcorn-sized turf-green flowers carried very thick fire-orange hairs and a close enough trim job that no sugar leaf remained.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As the cannabis industry matures and starts to take itself more seriously, one area that I hope never gets too “grown up” is the tendency for breeders to still have fun when naming strains. I picked up an eighth of the strain to review. Lusty Lady is a hybrid cross of Bahama Mama and Red Runtz, bred originally by Exotic Genetix.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 27, 2023

ILNJ photos Three chunky flowers with thick middles and pointed tops carried a forest-green base tone, fire orange hairs, and a close but careful trim job that kept some sugar leaf remnants near the surface of the bud. The fresh pine and gas at the front were outshined by the rich creamy uncooked dough flavor that gave Pastries #34 its name.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 6, 2023

There’s a real value to the clearheaded boost I get from the right strain, so I’m always on the lookout for another addition to our list. Bright lime green throughout with a few darker sugar-leaf remnants and thin, wispy fire-orange hairs, this flower was studded with outreaching milky trichomes.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 21, 2023

Strains come, strains go. The larger flowers were nicely trimmed with a sparkling trichome frost, but the smaller buds had a bit more sugar leaf left over. Past the tang there was an undercurrent of cinnamon, pine, and soil that held everything together. It is the nature of the dispensary menu.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 23, 2024

I hadn’t heard of Kaviar’s Forbidden Razittlez when I first spotted it on the menu at Star Buds Burbank a while ago, so I decided to pick a sample to see what the strain had to offer. Forbidden Razittles is an indica -eaning hybrid cross of an unknown strain and Zkittlez.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Different strains have aromas of lemon, pepper, and even gasoline. These odors are thanks to terpenes, chemical compounds that contribute to both the smell and taste of cannabis, and perhaps certain effects of different strains as well. How to find the right strain for you. Best strains and terpenes for anxiety.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 12, 2024

The team behind the label has recently expanded on the idea by collaborating with bands to bring custom strains to market. The second release from this Rythm Artist Series , the strain Outta My Head, is in collaboration with pop punk group State Champs. I recently stopped at Rise Effingham and picked up an eighth to review.

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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. The trim and dry were well executed, no sugar leaves left and a springy bounce-back when squeezed. For other Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 25, 2024

ILNJ photos Five separate buds, two larger than the remaining three, carried a consistent lime color throughout with thick fire-orange hairs dried into the creases where sugar leaves had been. The flavor was even heavier with hop and citrus, tasting like a sharp IPA on the inhale but returning to the rich aged cheddar and pine on the exhale.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I’ve often written about the power of genetic lineages as a way to connect with strains that work for personal needs. 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.

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MMJ Recs

AUGUST 26, 2020

Many factors influence a patient’s enjoyment of an MMJ strain. The physical and psychological effects of a strain are, of course, very important. But for many MMJ patients, the taste of a strain is the deal-maker (or -breaker). In 2020, to develop a popular, bestselling strain means developing a delicious strain.

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Greencamp

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Marijuana for Anxiety: 14 CBD Strains That Can Change Your Life. Indica flowers tend to have a really dark-green shade, unlike the sativa strains, which are vibrantly light-green. Aside from choosing the correct strain, it’s also very important to perfect the timing of cannabis ingestion to get the best results.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 3, 2023

The ingredients are tapioca syrup, sugar, water, gelatin, citric acid, sunflower lecithin, natural flavoring, natural coloring, cannabis oil and terpenes. Unlike many other gummies, these were not coated in sugar, resulting in a pleasantly “juicy” mouth feel. CannaWerks gummies come in 10 packs of 10mg THC gummies.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2024

The strain Super Buff Cherry is having its time in the spotlight with multiple sightings on Illinois menus, and the latest label to drop a cut is craft cultivator One Day. The front of the aroma was sweet with a blend of berry and cocoa tones that evoked chocolate dipped cherries with richer center notes of fresh pine, cedar, and gas.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 17, 2024

ILNJ photos Four medium popcorn flowers had been lightly trimmed, carrying deep purple sugar leaf remnants on top of a bright lime green base tone. The exterior sugar leaf pieces were dry to the touch, but the core still sprang back when pinched. The flower was smooth on the burn and large hits came and went without a cough.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 8, 2024

ILNJ photo Six popcorn-sized buds with surface shades of olive and turf green carried dried royal-purple sugar-leaf remnants and a few curled in rust-colored hairs. A rich layered blend of heavy cream, lemon and lime peel, sweet lavender, pine, hot diesel, and fresh berry greeted my nose as soon I popped the seal.

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Miss Marijuana

OCTOBER 4, 2020

When we think of a sativa strain, we usually think of energy, or a “head-high.” However, Blue Dream Cannabis is a strain that incorporates both zest, and body relaxation properties. What is the Blue Dream strain of cannabis? The strain we see today has been revived and perfected by breeder DJ Short. By: Brianna Delpech.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

While I usually look to the Bedford Grow catalog for gassy, terpinolene-heavy, sharp flavors, Dabstract has tapped into the label’s deeper cuts to highlight some of the fruitier strains. I recently stopped at Consume Marion and picked up a gram of Dabstract Grape Sugar Cookie Terp Sugar to review. THCa, and 88.1%

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 21, 2024

I hear so many strain names that it’s hard for a new one to catch my attention. A few stray deep-purple sugar-leaf bases added splashes of darkness. The ripe berry notes dominated the inhale on the palate with pine and hints of fresh-cut cedar coming in to close out the taste profile.

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Miss Marijuana

MARCH 15, 2021

This strain was one of the first high-CBD flowers, and is highly coveted for the positive benefits it provides. Ringo’s Gift is a Humboldt County creation, and has been converted into edibles, oil, and smokable flower for over ten years to spread the love promoted by this strain. What is the Ringo’s Gift strain of cannabis?

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Miss Marijuana

MARCH 5, 2021

In the cannabis world, Green Dragon is a renowned Indica strain with an especially appropriate name. Read on to find out more about the cannabis strain known as Green Dragon. Pine resin. This charming strain is an ageless blend by Master Thai. It’s elegant, comforting, and soothing. Green Dragon at a glance. Common Use.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 28, 2023

The trim fell just a bit short, as there were still several sugar leaves at the base of most of the buds. Underneath, I found hints of pine, toast, cream, and freshly turned earth on the finish. Underneath, I found hints of pine, toast, cream, and freshly turned earth on the finish.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

That’s why I take a particular interest anytime I find his namesake strain on a dispensary menu. The flower was closely trimmed but not overly so with some sugar leaf remnants giving the surface considerable texture. The sweet lime and sharp pine notes carried into the smoke, maintaining the sharp and bright profile from the aroma.

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SpeedWeed

AUGUST 23, 2021

People always ask us what strains to try, and our answer generally depends on how a person wants to feel, what situation they’ll be in, and what other strains they like. Here is our curated list of the 100 best strains as of 2021. Download our 100 best strains list here. SLEEPY STRAINS. Strain type: Indica.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 22, 2025

Lemon Cherry Gelato is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Sunset Sherbet, Girl Scout Cookies, and a third unknown strain. Two large cola tops were rounded and closely trimmed with varying shades of green from forest to bright lime with darker-black sugar-leaf-base points. This batch of flower tested at 0.869% THC, 29.731% THCa, and 30.6%

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 22, 2024

I recently picked up three strains from the Superflux Live Resin infused gummy line: Grapple Pie, Dosi Pop, and Dutch Treat x Cherry Pie. Superflux Live Resin infused gummies are infused with a strain-specific live resin. Dutch Treat X Cherry Pie is a hybrid cross of its namesake strains Dutch Treat and Cherry Pie.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Before legalization, years could go by before running across favorite or desired strains. Acai Gelato X Sherb, bred by Seed Junky , is one of the latest strains to come down this pipeline, so I picked up an eighth to review. This batch of flower tested at 1.357% THC, 25.334% THCa, and 27.491% total cannabinoids.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 28, 2025

Last year was Super Boofs breakout, and it seems 2025 will be the year of the strains’ offspring as multiple labels release cuts. ILNJ photo A handful of various-sized flowers carried a pale-olive color with flecks of black, indicating the points where sugar leaves once sat and bunches of rust-colored hairs.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

I’m a big fan of strains with classic genetics, even more so when both parents are well-known cuts. A dotting of solidly milky trichome heads was supported by the bases of trimmed sugar leaves and a network of thick fire orange hairs wrapping around each bud. NF-1 is an indica-leaning hybrid cross of Northern Lights and Chemdawg.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JULY 19, 2024

The brand achieves its moniker, high grade, by growing renowned flower strains in quality-controlled environments under optimal control conditions. High Grade’s use of sterile environments, UV and HEPA filtration, and GPS ionization create a safe growing environment for a wide range of cannabis strains. What Is High Grade?

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Tapping into Bedford Grows deep catalog, the label already has a long list of strains available in the new hardware format. All the ingredients came through clearly with a creamy but slightly fudgy chocolate exterior, a very sugar-forward caramel, and buttery cookie tasting like a higher quality confection shop version of a Twix bar.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Darkly colored, the buds featured a deep forest and olive green at the flower surface, while deep-purple and black-sugar leaves added a striking contrast. Rich, dense, and layered, a blend of hot diesel, fresh pine, musk, dry hops, mustard, onion, and tea tree worked over a sweeter undertone of roasted marshmallow, caramel, and rose.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

JANUARY 25, 2024

In fact, prior to the spread of cannabis legalization, the term “rosin,” given no other context, would more typically refer to an oil-soluble product extracted from the sap of long-leaf pine trees. If you have particularly dry rosin, you may be able to simply sprinkle it atop the flower, just like sugar.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 24, 2023

The sugar leaves dangled, like limp Christmas ornaments. The topped plants, though, expressed way more sweet cream, citrus, and pine than the other plants. With this strain as my Work Sativa, I am flat-out more productive. The five plants, especially the two topped plants, sagged as if disappointed in me.

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SpeedWeed

JULY 22, 2021

Tilray plans to continue to expand our concentrates across our portfolio of brands in response to consumer feedback and emerging trends in formats and strains,” Bernie Yeung, SVP of Sales & Marketing, Tilray, Inc. It is made using a strain of Afghan Kush, and dominant terpenes include beta-caryophyllene, limonene, linalool, and myrcene.

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