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Donkey Butter by Freya was super frosty out of the bag. Tasted a touch sweet and herbal to me, but the effects were where the real magic kicked in. DB wasn’t overly sedative and gave me the deep body relaxing effects I was looking for while staying quite clear headed. It was nice to have something lift my mood and quell my aches without feeling like I couldn’t converse or think straight. Great evening strain when you want to wind down on the couch and fall gently into a good night’s sleep.

A top shelf strain from start to finish. The taste is a clean blast of sweet and tart lemon flavors, with a very fast acting and extreme head high coupled with a sense of immediate relaxation. The high itself while strong, is relatively short lived and I found myself reaching for the vape every 45 minutes to an hour or so to keep it up. Despite the short duration, the heady effects are killer and won't put you to sleep after you come down. Don't pass on this one, you guys.

Hot damn, just like the name suggests, this may be the gold standard in Indica dominant hybrids. 24K Gold starts with a delicious sour orange flavor, which stayed strong throughout the session. Effects were extremely relaxing, deep body soothing, and mentally calming. It was like one of my other favorite nighttime strains, Frida, minus the CBD effects and much more potent. The last time I slept this deeply, I was knocked out by Strawberry Fields, but this keeps you asleep without the same grogginess I got from the SF. If you're looking for a new strain for pain and insomnia, this is one you should move to the top of your list.

Dr. Who was an amazing revelation for me. I really love Indica effects, but I usually don't get as much of those feelings as I am hoping for in a lot of hybrids I have tried so far, but this one is amazing. Dr. Who has a bit of a sweet and citrusy flavor that will thoroughly relax you without sedating you, and leaving you relatively alert for chatting or carrying on light tasks. It hits extremely quickly and with great force so be careful, as it can also lead to some almost hangover like symptoms if you overdo it. That said, if you're looking for a brilliant Indica dominant hybrid to exterminate, exterminate pain and stress without knocking you out, hop in your Tardis and grab some Dr. Who.

After trying several red shops in town, we finally made it to Oz. Which is one of several shops within walking distance of our place. We were immediately struck by the clean, modern aesthetic of the shop. It felt modern and a place people of all ages would feel comfortable buying products. We went on a Saturday morning and were lucky enough to have a lot of one on one time with the budtenders who were extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and gave a really genius explanation about what ratios of CBD/THC were analogous to non-cannabis pain relievers I have used in the past when trying to select a type of breath strip to use for back and knee pain. They gave other great insights into growers and a number of topics that I found extremely interesting and helpful. Their online menus are also worthy of note, as they are one of the few around here that really spell out in detail what a user can expect to taste, smell, and feel. This is so much more important to me than a list of percentages and growers which only give one a fraction of the story. We will definitely return in the future and I highly urge everyone to check them out. Excellent job, all.

Put simply Cinex is a real stick of dynamite right between the eyes. Sweet, citrus taste, it wastes no time with intense cerebral effects, and a sense of relaxation. Like a strong shot of espresso, Cinex imparts a energetic bolt that cranks up focus and crushes fatigue. A perfect daytime strain, a go to for getting the damn thing done.

After hearing about SSH, I was extremely excited to see what the fuss was about. I was greeted with a clean lemon flavor and a clear gentle head high that came on gently. Smooth, no paranoia or anxiety, just a beautiful, alert relaxed feeling that isn't the longest lasting, but one of the most pleasant highs I have ever experienced. Fantastic.

I had been really looking forward to trying out the famous Jack Here, but wasn't sure if it could possibly live up to the hype. Bottom line, it did. Boy did it ever. Slightly citrusy, piney, and a touch earthy, the smell and taste of Jack were tremendous. I was also thrilled by the effects, as this was a Sativa I can get into. Clear headed, energetic, and just dreamy enough to put me in the mindset for thinking on some creative projects I have been working on. I have been kind of hit and miss on Sativas, but this one is a winner, and we'll be seeing a lot more of it from here on out.

Chocolope was high on my list of Sativas to try out, but the Double Delicious nugs we got were a little different than I expected. First, the trademark coffee flavor I had heard so much about was nowhere to be tasted, replaced with a slightly lemon-y, earthy flavor instead. This one came on fast, and like many Sativas I have tried gave me a pretty decent dose of body effects to go along with the more prominently featured buzzy, socially forward head high. I did feel awake, and talkative, but the feeling was short lived, and almost all of the effects were gone after about an hour, leaving me kind of sleepy and hungry. I think this could be good as a social strain for hosting a party that leaves you relaxed and ready to hit the sack after the guests go home at the end of the night. Good late afternoon, early evening strain, perhaps.

I have really grown to enjoy indicas as a nightcap to help me sleep, and boy, this one did the job and then some. Beginners like me would do well to proceed with caution, as the 19% THC version of this pounded me into hibernation mode like a fruity flavored Mjolnir. Very tasty, but very heavy, I found that less is more with this one, as it gave me a slight headache before dropping into my bed like a rock. With a dose adjustment, this makes a really nice strain to close out the night with.