I really love it when you get a strain that screams quality breeding, (or was one lucky accident that seems like quality breeding); well, this is one of those -for me anyhow. This particular batch of Alien Rift was grown by a medical dispensary in New Mexico and is a very pleasant strain. Although Rift is described as powerful (24% or higher), this particular batch had 'just' 21.1% THC and .12% CBD. To me, it really feels more like an slightly-indica-dominant hybrid than an indica; it's really well-balanced, there's no couch lock (even though I'm tired,) only pleasantness. I had been pretty stressed when I smoked it and that garbage got put aside within 2 minutes. It makes a good bedtime friend, but not because it's an herbal Ambien, but because it just makes things 'pretty good and fine in general, so if I'm tired, I guess I'll sleep' kinda feel. I'm a graphic designer and did some after hours work, with good creativity and focus from it. Taste hit me kinda funny; I get how "chemical" could be described, but instead my brain let it taste like nutty, chocolate earth for some reason. Pretty tasty. The bag smell is pretty light and has kind of a spicy diesel odor, also pleasant, but I left my pipe on my nightstand all night, and it smelled like I had a party in the morning. Stress and anxiety melt away, but not the best for helping my neck (spine inflammation) pain issues. Gotta admit that almost took a star, because I like really assertive bag scents, and almost always want an indica-dom that treats my pain effectively, but oh well.