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This review begins one in a series to test all the Red Frog POPCORN eights. By this time I’ve had my hands on a few different of these bags, but today I have a bag of G-13 Haze Popcorn testing in at 23.3%. You open the bag and it’s smell is faint until you crack open a nug; then it’s unmistakable. Crisp, pungent lemon followed by soft, earthy pine tones. It awakens the senses before you even smoke it. I’ve smoked my bowl now. Okay, if I’m being honest, I only smoked half of it. Half of the bowl. And I can’t say exactly how long I’ve been sitting here over-analyzing the fact that Red Frog’s logo/mascot is, in fact, of a Red-Eyed Dart Frog and not a red frog at all… but it’s been fairly longer than what would be appropriate, that I am sure of. I am also sure because of this that I am very baked, and pleasantly so. Now that I’ve decided it doesn’t matter what kind of cute froggie their logo/mascot is, I can move on to talk more about the lovely blend of Indica and Sativa that this weed has. That heavy-hitting indica undertone is just the right mix with that uplifting sativa Haze. My body feels at ease whilst my mind is alive with creativity and a drive to execute it. I would highly recommend this for those who are looking to get creative and need a little ease and focus to help achieve that. Overall, great choice for you Indica-heavy hybrid lovers looking to buy your weed in a reasonable price range. I am fairly certain that out of all the Popcorn bags I have tried from Red Frog, the G-13 Haze has been my favourite thus far.

It’s been awhile since I had been to a dispensary. I was overjoyed to learn that a dispensary had opened up near my childhood town that I had just recently relocated to. The Gallery - Spanaway is my new stop for my marijuana needs. A strain recommended to my wife by one of the Budtenders, she picked up this Sativa-dominant cross of Jack Herer (Sativa) and Trainwreck (Hybrid). We instantly fell in love with the strain called Narnia when we found out that Soul Shine Cannabis of Renton, WA donates a portion of all proceeds to homeless & neglected animals. It wasn’t until later that we discovered it was a cross of some of my favourite strains. The rich citrus, spice, and slight sweetness gives it a tangy flavour; the flower grinds nicely, still leaving mass trichomes in the light fluffy ground bud. The look and the smell are enough to put you in the right mood. Once smoked, I felt incredibly at peace. It brought my mood up, it made me want to get out of bed for the first time in days, and it reconnected me to the world around me. Both my wife and I just kind of let out a sigh of, “thank goodness that weight is off my chest”. The second time I smoked, I had an absolutely transcendent experience that I shared with no one but myself. I smoked a few hits from my bong, determined to get some housework done; I turned my music up loud over the bluetooth speakers and prepared myself to tackle the mess. It was the music stole me away, and I danced around in my knickers; alone; but free. Every note flowed through me and for three and a half minutes I let everything go. High, transcending, I was me. And to top it all off I tackled every single dish afterward as I breathed in and out deeply for the first time in what felt like an eternity. So, yes, this is my favourite weed. But this is my experience and my experience alone.

As a long standing, deep-rooted cannabis enthusiast I find myself looking for three things when purchasing bud: a Sativa-dominant Hybrid, a THC content of at least 20%, and a good recommendation. When my favourite budtender, Dave, at Greenside Recreational in Des Moines, WA recommended this hybrid that met all my requirements, I knew I had to try it. Spoiler Alert: I was not disappointed. Artizen Cannabis in Lacey, WA brings us this absolutely beautiful Sativa-dominant (60/40) strain called Dutchberry. With one of the highest cannabinoid contents on the market right now--at 27% THC and 8% CBD--it instantly had all my attention. It looked irresistible in the little, sealed bag. The glistening THC crystals; the sweet smell of the nugs; that loud crunch when you break it open; a smooth, pleasant smoke through any piece. These are just a few things that contribute to what makes this such a flawless strain for my Sativa-Diva needs. It has a very berry and citrusy taste that keeps strong as you burn through the bowl. It is not a rouse when they say the taste is as good as the smell--and the smell is absolutely tantalising. It begs: Smoke me! And who am I to not oblige? Dutchberry is my favourite strain to smoke and has been since I first smoked it months ago. It is a high-demand strain, however, and that can make it hard to find for purchase. If you can find it, snag it whilst you can! I cannot get enough of the smooth, intense high. A few hits and I am baked like a cake. With a high thc content, it does not take much to put you in a relaxed, sleepy state that feels more like the indica of the hybrid. Although, if smoked the right amount, it gives you that creative, productive high that I like from sativa strains. With all the good of the Dutchberry, comes the one downside: It falls into a slightly higher price range per gram. Which, as a devoted stoner, that begins to add up. In spite of the price, everything about this hybrid is a dream. It is the perfect end to long, possibly stressful day and worth the extra bit spent. If you are a lover of sativa-hybrids like I am, you will not be dissatisfied.