Origins and Backstory: I bred this cross using a LPC mother and a pollen donor originally from meangene. His own cross of Cherry Limenade x Pina has a great reputation, and I managed to find a male that exhibited a stunning aroma Each time I would step into my garden, I would be met with an extremely loud and fruity smell featuring cherries, pineapples, and bright red fruits that I cannot accurately articulate. The male was just so loud and out-stunk every other plant in the garden at the time that I had to use him for something! These flowers were grown by my very talented and skilled friend in Kansas City (link here to see more of his flowers).
Appearance: Stunningly beautiful, these buds are densely formed and densely packed with trichomes. The classic structure (somewhere between a pinecone and a grenade) is very satisfying both to the eye and to break apart. The buds themselves are a middle-of-the-road green, complimented by purple leaf tips and pistils ranging from pale yellow to a jack-o-lantern (maybe one still around a week after Halloween) orange. Very high bag appeal, and makes me want to dig right into these nugs.
Aroma: Primarily cherry, old stinky soft cheese wheel, and medicinal/geriatric, the aroma is weird and great. The geriatric notes are similar to those in a nursing home, not far off from Cherry Pyromancer. There are also prominent tones of sterilized gauze or other medical bandaging, and mild fruity notes of both cherry and pineapple. Breaking open a bud definitely is a noteworthy experience! In addition to everything described, the fruits become both more intense as well as complex. There are notes I cannot describe as far as the fruit goes, as well as a nose-crinkling funk that I only experience in high grade cannabis. Strangely and pleasantly enough, the aroma left on my fingertips after packing a bowl is none of the above, but instead a very earthy, loamy aroma reminiscent of forest floor. This is not the crazy-loud weed that like an OG or GMO or other hype-strains, but is definitely loud and exotic Cookies etc. do, but I do think this would impress almost any serious cannabis enthusiast in its own way.
Flavor: Like a cherry flavored band-aid/gauze, freshly cut wheel-of-cheese, with aftertaste of a home apothecary kept in an old chest. The predominant notes are a vague cherry flavoring, stinky cheese, and sterilized medical bandaging, and are very unique. The transition to the aftertaste is smooth, with the cherry and band-aid lingering on the palate. These give way and allow a tone to come through that is both botanical as well as musty, which reminds me of a traditional apothecary or old cedar chest in your grandparent’s basement. The flavor is entirely different from other weed on the market today, and is one of the most interesting and enjoyable aspects of this cannabis.
Effects: While I am instantly able to feel the high from this weed, I feel like I have a sober mind (does this make any sense, or am I that stoned?). It is strong and strong enough to satisfy but not overwhelmingly so. My thoughts are not alien, otherworldly, or spacey, but seem pretty lucid and sober. I am just feeling looser, better, uplifted and smiley, but am certainly not debilitated and don’t feel like a foreign visitor to this planet (the way an OG, Chem, or Haze might make one feel). I sense there is likely some CBD here, and the grower agreed with me—we are both hoping a lab test is possible! The effect does lose potency with multiple smoke sessions in a day. Very long-lasting effect as well.
Overall: Awesome. I love this weed. It is gorgeous with high bag appeal, extremely resinous with a diversity of color and excellent bud structure. The aroma is complex, interesting, and translates to flavor in a robust and intensified way. The taste is at once impressive, flavorful, and unique, something to be savored and thoroughly enjoyed by any weed enthusiast. I enjoy the powerful, warm, relaxing, and laid-back effect—however, my favorite weeds are more euphoric and giggly. Overall, I thoroughly enjoy this weed and am proud to have made these seeds. This is a great alternative to whatever you’ve been smoking, because of its unique factor. It’s really solid weed, but won’t be replacing Headband or any of the all-time greats.