“Weighing In” Reviews

Donny Burger #6 Strain Review:

Donny Burger is one of many hybrids bred from the genetics of GMO Cookies. Donny Burger certainly surprised us in our sampling in more ways than one. Check out what the story is on Donny Burger down below.

            Donny Burger and its many different phenotypes was bred by Skunk Master Flex by back crossing GMO Cookies and Han Solo Burger (GMO Cookies X Larry OG). It is highly contested who created the original GMO Cookies. One of these stories is that Skunk Master Flex got his hands on a unique cut of Chem Cookies and GMO Cookies was born. We are not here to discuss who is the original creator, but we will say we have been impressed with the amount of breeding that Skunk Master Flex has done with the GMO Cookies line. Some of the most notable are Cherry Burger, Donny Burger, Han Solo Burger, Larry Burger, Triple Burger, and Modified Bananas. All these strains have very noticeable GMO genetics in their lineage. With GMO being so popular in the market currently, there are many new GMO hybrids being made every month.  These strains from Skunkmaster seem to have some real lasting star power, as many top Oregon recreational growers run at least one of them in their cultivar lineup. We look forward to seeing what new GMO crosses and backcrosses they come out with next!

            Donny Burger is a whole lot of GMO Cookies in one package. Donny Burger is GMO Cookies crossed with Han Solo Burger (GMO Cookies X Larry OG). That means that this strain is a backcross. Backcrossing is surprisingly popular by breeders especially if they have found a winning cut. GMO Cookies in this case is widely considered to be one of the more potent unique cookie crosses to come around in some time. Its THC percentage is typically quite high usually above the 26% mark and it is growing cycle is remarkably quick. Couple that with the fact it has phenomenal trichome coverage, it is multihued with purples and greens, and has a unique pungent smell that even connoisseurs have a tough time describing. It would make sense to back cross an existing strain with GMO Cookies to maybe pull out some more of those great traits. Han Solo Burger has also seen quite a lot of popularity primarily in breeding. We have had yet to see anyone in the Oregon market running Han Solo Burger on its own. From the information we have gathered many said that it carries the characteristics of GMO Cookies but is much more body heavy. The flavor on this one is described as sour and “meaty”. Han Solo Burger seems to share a lot of the phenotypic traits that GMO Cookies does.

            GMO Cookies has a very distinct crown shape to the buds. The Donny Burger shares quite a few similarities as its GMO Cookies Parent. It carries that exact same crown shape on the smaller buds; we would say that the strain is bit more tightly packed and dense then some other GMO Cookies we have reviewed and sampled. The color of the Donny Burger is unique it has this contrast between light and dark green throughout the entire bud. These darker spots on the bud almost appear purple but do not quite seem to get dark enough to retain a bluer hue. The trichome coverage is what you would expect very saturated, so much so, that  we feel that it messes with the color of the strain. We were a little worried with denseness of the buds that they would seemingly crush into powder in the grinder. We are happy to report that the buds still come out with a nice fluffy to fine grind.

            So, what would you expect a strain named Donny Burger to smell like? First off, we were a bit surprised by the initial nose of the flower. The strain has extraordinarily strong notes of Chem on the first smell, similar to Chem Cookies. The Chem is strong, it’s one of the main notes that really comes off of the buds, but it does seem to have some sweetness reminiscent from the Cookies. Now grinding up the flower is where things seem to get interesting. When you grind it much more of the earthier funky tones that you would be used to in GMO Cookies come out. It has those sweet notes but that smoother chem smell really changes to that funkier umami smell we are used to from GMO Cookies. We sampled the Donny Burger through a few different Vaporization devices a Volcano, a Dynavap, and a Firewood 7. We also did a bit of a sampler during the week of many different types of GMO Cookies crosses so we could get a feel for the differences in the Donny Burger. Taste results were the same through the three devices. The taste is like Chem Cookies and is more like the smell of the bud before it is ground up. So, the flavor is a little sour very chemmy, there is some of that familiar earthiness but the umami funk is not as present. It seems that the Sour Chem is dominant here over any other flavors. As is typical that earthiness begins to show up further toward the end of the vaping session.

            Now where Donny Burger really shines is in its effects. This strain is a very potent heavy hitting strain. We are not sure if the Larry OG is what brings this over so much to the Indica side, or just the back crossing of the GMO Cookies. When we said that GMO Cookies is like a knockout punch in its potency. This one is absolutely no exception to that and possibly is even a harder hitting strain than GMO Cookies. There seems to be a split here at Spacebuds as to which strain people prefer. While we cannot agree on which is more potent, we do find that the Donny Burger is much heavier on the body. This strains effects are still quite cerebral though and even connoisseurs should watch their dosing on this one. Like many other Chem Strains we have reviewed, newcomers should be wary as ChemDawg has a very energizing buzzy potency that can be a bit much for some. Donny Burger pairs well with a clear schedule. This is like GMO Cookies in this regard that you should clear out your schedule because you are going to likely be wanting to go horizontal for a while. This strain is great if you have had a long day and are looking to just straight up chill. Ideally pair the Donny Burger for evening time or right before bed.

            Donny Burger #6 was cultivated by Gardens of Odin. Gardens of Odin is a Tier 1 recreational indoor farm located on the Oregon Coast.  We have looked at and reviewed a few other strains that they have grown in the past such as the Blunicorn and Chocolate Marshmallow, and Mr. Clean. Gardens of Odin carries a lot of great Pacific Northwest cultivars from some of the best breeders in the region. Some of the strains they have grown include Candy Kush, Mr. Clean, Dutch Treat, Milk and Cookies, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Triple Chocolate Chip. Gardens of Odin has continued to put out consistently great flower with an ever-rotating flower menu. Gardens of Odin is constantly putting out new strains, and we look forward to seeing what cultivars they come out with next!

• Appearance 4/5
• Smell 4/5
• Flavor 4/5
• Effect 5/5

            Donny Burger certainly sets itself apart from many of the GMO Cookies hybrids out there. Primarily in the fact that it rivals if not exceeds the potency of GMO Cookies. With the light green appearance and the heavy trichome coverage this one certainly deserves to be on the top shelf. The nose is strong and certainly respects the lineage of the chem that it comes from. The lack of GMO taste is a bit surprising as that Sour chem is just so strong it really overpowers any of the other flavors. The effects on the Donny Burger cannot be understated this strain is strong and even the most veteran of connoisseurs will be feeling the full effects that Donny Burger has to offer. If you enjoy GMO Cookies and want a strain that is more on the Indica side of things and rivals its same potency give the Donny Burger a try.

Orange Crush Strain Review:

Orange Crush is a cross between two popular fruit forward classics, with somewhat mysterious origins. Find more about why this combination of California Orange and Blueberry might become one of your favorites down below.

            Orange Crush was bred by the BC Growers association in the British Columbia region of Canada. When many people think of the most popular spots for Cannabis especially in the late 90’s in early 2000’s most people gravitate toward places like California and Amsterdam. However, Canada and in particular the western part have been underrated and not publicized to the effort that they have given toward the movement of Cannabis breeding. There are many breeding lines that would not exist today if it were not for the work of many breeders in the BC area. The BC Growers Association has bred many popular strains such as a specific Blueberry F2 line, Killer Queen, Orange Crush, Romberry, and Space Queen. Browsing the web, BC Growers Association is not really in business anymore, however their website is still up. Unfortunately, most of the links on their page are dead, and many of the seedbanks they used now are off the web. But just because they are not in business anymore does not mean that we cannot appreciate their work, and it is clear many growers do appreciate it as they are still running their cultivars. As well as are breeding new strains from some of the existing BC Growers Associations genetics.

            We certainly had to do some digging on the Orange Crush as to what its lineage is. First, KGB Farms as far as we know are the only grower that has this cultivar in the Oregon recreational market. KGB have been growing it for quite a few years now and it has been remarkably consistent and has in our opinion gotten better over the years, which we will go over in the appearance section. Orange Crush is a cross between California Orange and Blueberry. California Orange has been around since the 1980’s so it’s genetics are not really well known. Its origin story is that Sam the Skunkman picked up this strain in Northern California in the 80’s and brought it back with him to Amsterdam. Dutch Passion picked up the strain and began to sell it and breed with it. California Orange itself is a difficult strain to find in most recreational markets. It is however in a few select strains that are still popular on the market such as Blood Orange, Carmellicious, and many different varieties and phenotypes of Tangie. There are a ton of F2 lines that have been bred with those few strains. Blueberry has a better documented history than California Orange, but it is also much more complicated. DJ Short is the breeder to popularize and make Blueberry the strain it is today. The lineage is a little washy, but it seems to be accepted it’s a cross between a Purple Thai and a Thai Afghan hybrid. Where it gets messy is there is a huge variety of different types of Blueberry and many breeders particularly in BC had their own cuts of Blueberry. Which makes it hard to isolate exactly what cut of Blueberry was used to make Orange Crush. Blueberry is enjoyed for it’s very relaxing mellow high and its very strong fruit forward berry flavor. This strain is notoriously difficult to grow, but the reward for a good batch is certainly worth the time and effort to figure out this cultivar.

            This Orange Crush is absolutely crushing it visually. The visible and even not visible trichome coverage of the Orange Crush is seriously impressive. This is a strain where you could simply grow it for making hash and rosin. We used to carry this same Orange Crush from KGB in our in-house rolled joints, one reason we carried it for so long was the just how much kief the material had. It also seemed to be a regular staple for people coming in for happy hour as it felt that Orange Crush was always one of the two strains picked for the promotion. The trichome coverage really pops even with how light in color this strain is, this might be the brightest light green we have seen from a Cannabis strain. These trichomes are absolutely saturating both the inside and the outside of these Orange Crush buds. KGB Farms really nailed this latest batch as well, we have noticed over the last year especially that the structure of many of their strains have been coming out much denser and tighter than some of their previous offerings. KGB is a hydroponic grow facility, so we initially were surprised that their strains were quite fluffy for hydro. They have really dialed it in though as this structure is perfect. Buds are tight and dense but when ground up produces a perfect fluffy grind. The buds are of a medium denseness with a tight more Indica Dominant structure with medium sized rounded buds. It has nice bright orange pistils to contrast with that light green as well. This strain certainly holds up to more modern-day hybrids, it may not have the crazy contrasts of different hues, but it certainly matches if not beats some modern-day hybrids with its structure and trichome coverage.

             A strain with name Orange Crush better carry some serious flavor, and this certainly delivers with no exception. There is a lot going on when it comes to the nose on this strain. Initially you are hit with a light floral creamy citrus flavor that really opens into more sweet berry earthy tones at the end. When you grind up the flower those berry sweet notes really begin to open and are more noticeable than just smelling a jar of the Orange Crush bud. We sampled the Orange Crush with three different vaporization devices a Volcano, a Firewood 7, and a Dynavap. All three devices yielded similar results and flavors where consistent through the different devices. This strain has some great flavor and interestingly brings out much more of those sweet berry notes. This Orange Crush could certainly give some older connoisseurs some serious nostalgia. It has a great combination of berry and citrus along with some great floral earthiness on the end. This strain contains much older genetics, so it carries a lot of characteristics of flower from that time. Something that some of the newer hybrids have lost due to how much breeding has been done in the last 20 years. If you have been trying to find something with those classic Blueberry terps this will fulfil that niche.

            Orange Crush has a lot of conflicting information online as to what the classification of its effects are. Generally, people do feel different effects from Cannabis as everyone’s body chemistry is different. In general, though the effects of any strain should be within a certain range so that people can have a general expectation before trying the strain. Our take on the strain is that it is more of a balanced hybrid. Orange Crush starts off quite uplifting and euphoric. Over time the effects of the strain develop into a more familiar calm body relaxing effect that one would expect from an Indica Hybrid such as Blueberry. We like that it really eases into those effects, as that makes the strain a lot more versatile. This strain would be a great pairing for outdoor recreational activities such as camping, hiking, a game of volleyball. The initial intensity makes it preferable to do activities less stimulating on the brain, as it is a bit hazy to start. But once that initial haziness wears off than indoor activities like cleaning and gaming would be great pairings.

            Orange Crush is cultivated and bred by KGB (Killer Green Bud) Farms. KGB is an indoor Hydroponic craft Cannabis grow located in Portland Oregon. KGB is a great example of a farm who has dialed in their grow configuration. Their result comes out remarkably consistent from strain to strain that is grown. If anything, they have only improved over time.  They also grow unique strains that most growers are not running in their growing rooms anymore. Acapulco Gold, Orange Crush, White Crush, Querkle, Super Dave, Blue Magoo, and Purple Zkittles are all unique strains that few growers have in their cultivar line up. We look forward to seeing what KGB Farms crushes out next.

• Appearance 5/5
• Smell 5/5
• Flavor 5/5
• Effect 5/5

            We have had Orange Crush on the menu for quite some time and for good reason. This balanced hybrid has great genetics with a grower who has really put in time and effort to put out some amazingly high-quality Orange Crush. The strain has unbelievable trichome coverage. Peel the bud off like an Orange and then investigate the bud the trichome coverage is virtually indistinguishable from the outside. The structure is also phenomenal it has great density, size, and tightness of the bud. It carries a fantastic scent, very citrus forward with berry notes to help support it. Flavor is just as good as the scent; it comes in with even heavier berry notes that the citrus supports. The effects are certainly unique as well very potent to start with a nice uplifting euphoric effect, that really tones itself down into a more relaxing experience. If you have been searching for a fruity cultivar with some real potency behind it, you have got to give the Orange Crush a shot.

MR. Clean Strain Review:

Mr. Clean is a unique Sativa dominant hybrid that brings together some of the best genetics that the breeder Exotic Genetix has to offer. Come take a look and scrub through this overview and review of Mr. Clean.

            Exotic Genetix is the breeder of the Mr. Clean strain. It is a combination of Lime Skunk and The Cube.  Both strains that make up Mr. Clean are bred by Exotic Genetixs as well. The Cube is by far the more popular of the two strains and is a combination of two different cuts of Starfighter. Exotic Genetix is not the original breeder for Starfighter but has managed to be the breeder that has seemed to push it the farthest and has created many popular strains from it. The most popular strains from Exotic Genetix that have Starfighter in its lineage are Cookies and Cream, Future, Kimbo Kush, Light Saber, and The Cube. Many of these strains were released prior to the current catalog of Exotic Genetix strains on their website which has strains dated back to 2017. Exotic Genetix has been focusing on their line of Rainbow Chip (Sunset Sherbet X Mint Chocolate Chip) and most recently Red Pop (Strawberry X Cookies and Cream). Exotic Genetix is one of the most popular Cannabis breeders in the Pacific Northwest. From the saturation of how many Oregon recreational approved growers grow their strains it is likely that this trend will continue.

            The combination of Lime Skunk and The Cube make this strain one of the most diverse strains we have reviewed in quite some time. Lime Skunk is a cross between Lemon Skunk and Green Ribbon BX. Green Ribbon BX bred by Exotic Genetix is used in quite a few of Exotic Genetix strains for breeding, but it is not grown so much on its own. Lemon Skunk on the other hand is popular especially for outdoor growers. The combination of the Lemon Skunk and Green Ribbon BX lead to an energizing and brighter version of Lemon Skunk. It is enjoyed for its energetic yet clear headed effects. The Cube on the other hand is a combination of two different cuts of Starfighter (Starfighter F1 X Starfighter IX2). The Cube seems a lot more popular for breeding into other strains than being grown on its own. People who have tried the Cube have reported it as more Indica dominant, relaxing but wont lock you down. Another thing that people reported is that the taste is unique that being of both spice and fruit.

            Mr. Clean certainly is clean. The strain itself is more Sativa dominant and it really shows from the structure. The structure of this strain is phenomenal, buds are slightly elongated and robust. The bud themselves are quite tight but it maintains a level that when you grind it the flower comes out nice and fluffy. Buds are noticeably light green from just the actual color of the buds to the fantastic trichome coverage that surrounds the flower. Even in natural to low lighting conditions the buds themselves appear fuzzy from the trichome coverage. If you put this under some good lighting this strain is just so sparkly clean, very bright, and really stands out especially for being more on the Sativa side of things.  

            For the Sativa lovers out there, that enjoy the smells of pine and citrus this strain nails it. The combination of the Lime Skunk and the Cube makes for this wonderfully potent industrial cleaner smell. Even among other top shelf Hazes, Jack Herer, and Chernobyl strains the smell comes through on this in an even more potent way. Even from just the jar alone the smell is strong.  While we compare it to those other strains as it has a similar profile to those, where we say it differs is as the smell lingers it maintains a strong level of zest, whereas many of the other strains mentioned begin to go towards the sweeter side of things. As we mentioned with the appearance the buds are on the tighter side, once you grind it up it only manages to get more pungent. We were certainly surprised that it is holding back because the smell already radiates in its natural form. We have tried the Mr. Clean in a few different vaporization devices. Once through a Volcano, twice through a Firewood 7 Vaporizer, and a five times through a DynaVap with a low temp cap. We got similar results through all three devices. We knew that if it tasted anything as remotely good as it smells we were going to be in for a good time. When it comes to the smell it is a little hard to differentiate between the pine and citrus scents as to which one is stronger. When it comes to the taste the citrus is certainly more noticeable of the two. The Mr. Clean gives a serious case of lingering terp tongue with that citrus. We were curious if like other Starfighter strains if it was going to carry some of the typical creamy notes. We did not notice that it was necessarily creamy it has more of the essence of cream on the end, but it is remarkably smooth which is typical of strains that have Starfighter in it. We do notice though that near the end of the session those earthy creamy notes are a little more prevalent. We feel that it is a good balance as sometimes those creamy tones can offset other flavors, which in this case would be a shame as both the pine and citrus are really elevated in this strain.

            When we do reviews on Sativas we get a bit apprehensive because they are not as versatile as Hybrids or Indica’s because Sativas can being a bit too potent for certain people. We continue to be impressed by the Mr. Clean, this strain strikes such a great balance with its uplifting effects but manages to not be such a rush that it would leave you concerned. If you are super sensitive to Sativas always be cautious with Sativa leaning strains, just make sure to dose low and slow. If we were to compare it to a strain on the modern-day market it reminds us of a more focused MAC. We found that versatility in this strain comes in two different ways. One as far as Sativa and Sativa Hybrids go this one is much more approachable too more people. Two we found that the strains effects are also versatile for pairing it with activities. We found that it pairs best with stimulating activities such as gaming, workout, or simply going for a walk. And yes, it also pairs well with a variety of different chores including cleaning. The effects do remind us of Skunk in how focused it is, which makes sense considering it has lemon skunk in the lineage. If you have enjoyed other Skunk strains especially ones that lean more toward the Hybrid and Sativa you will likely enjoy the effects of Mr. Clean.  

            Gardens of Odin are the cultivars of Mr. Clean. Gardens of Odin is a Tier 1 recreational indoor farm located on the Oregon Coast.  We have looked at and reviewed a few other strains that they have grown in the past such as the Blunicorn and Chocolate Marshmallow. Gardens of Odin carries a lot of great Pacific Northwest cultivars from some of the best breeders in the region. Some of the strains they have grown include Candy Kush, Donny Burger, Dutch Treat, Milk and Cookies, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Triple Chocolate Chip. Gardens of Odin has continued to put out consistently great flower with an ever-rotating flower menu. We cannot see into the future like Oden, but from that last few we have reviewed and tried the future is certainly looking bright. We look forward to seeing what Gardens of Odin cultivates next.   

• Appearance 5/5
• Smell 5/5
• Flavor 5/5
• Effect 5/5

             Being able to find Lime Skunk or The Cube on the market is difficult, so we did not know exactly what to anticipate with the Mr. Clean. But it certainly met and exceeded are expectations, this might be our favorite cultivar from Gardens of Odin yet. The trichome coverage and structure of the Mr. Clean are phenomenal and are a site to behold. The nose that the Mr. Clean has is extraordinarily strong even without grinding the flower, and those notes of citrus and pine are something you are going to want to smell repeatedly. Taste is just as good as the smell and the citrus is even more noticeable leaving you with a case of serious terp tongue. The effects are very balanced buzzy yet focused and does not leave you wanting. Exotic Genetix should be proud of what a wonderful strain they bred. Gardens should also be proud for setting such a good example of what this cultivar has to offer.

Layer Cake Strain Review:

Could we possibly interest you in another slice of Cake? Layer Cake is a Indica-dominant hybrid with genetics of some of the most popular strains on the market. Checkout our review and overview of layer cake and let us all dive right into these layers.

            Layer Cake was bred by Swamp Boys Seeds by crossing together Wedding Cake aka (Triangle Mints #23) and GMO TK Skunk. This is one of many strains from Swamp Boy Seeds use that have GMO/TK Skunk in its lineage. Some of the others are Cuban Linx, Maconga, and Shoki. Swamp Boy Seeds also has some strains that are GMO Cookies crosses, but the GMO/TK Skunk strains have a unique terp profile to them. Swamp Boy Seeds in general has been doing unique things in the Cannabis breeding scene as being in Florida gives for a quite different environment for acquiring genetics and even the growing conditions themselves are different. Swamp Boy Seeds has been pretty popular even out here in Oregon in the recreational market do to high testing strains on top of having good yields.

            Layer Cake is Wedding Cake #23 and GMO/TK Skunk crossed together. Wedding Cake #23 is one of the most popular strains out on the market right now. It is a particular pheno of Triangle Mints known as Triangle Mints #23 bred by Seed Junky Genetics. There are a lot of factors as to what makes Wedding Cake so popular. The strain has amazing trichome coverage just as many Seed Junky Strains do. Terp profile really stands out it can range from rather gassy to sweet floral and creamy. The effects are very potent and rather spacy, so much so it can make it difficult to focus. GMO/TK Skunk on the other hand was created by Swamp Boy Seeds and is a cross between a GMO Cookies and Triangle Kush and Skunk #1. This combination is interesting as it is a much more balanced hybrid than something such as GMO Cookies. The combination of the GMO and the TK Skunk leads to a much more uplifting energetic high, it does still have some of the familiar body of GMO Cookies but it is much more elevated and buzzy than just an overtly Stoney disorienting high that most are accustomed to with GMO Cookies. We have yet to try GMO/TK on it’s own and it is rather unlikely that most people with have the opportunity given that the strain is clone only, and it seems that Swamp Boy Seeds prefers to breed without rather than sell the lonely cut.  

            The Layer Cake is taking features from both its parent strains in its physical characteristics. Light Green in appearance with some much darker sugar leaf spots is certainly reminiscent of Wedding Cake. It has a lot more noticeable Orange Pistils though than of a typical Wedding Cake strain. The strain is quite dense and compact even more so than the Wook Foot we reviewed from Trichome Farms. The denseness is likely coming from the addition of the GMO/TK Skunk as we have seen other strains that carry a similar denseness. The strain does have good trichome coverage, but you do have to get up close to really notice, due to the light color of the Layer Cake to begin with. We do like that the shape of the buds as it is more reminiscent of Wedding Cake than GMO Cookies as GMO Cookies has a rather odd structure.

            We were trying to watch it with all the layer cake puns, but there are layers to this nose. Off the initial smell we were hit with sweet almost caramel like notes on the initial smell. There is something that lingers off the end its a slight twinge of umami but primarily more of a whisp of funky chem. Once you grind the strain however things get interesting, gone are the vanilla notes and you are just hit with a blast of chem. The chem notes are strong, and it is primarily chem notes there is a bit of funk but not that sweet umami funk that most people are familiar with on GMO Cookies. We sampled the flower through a few different Vaporizer devices once through a Volcano and twice through a Firewood 7 Vaporizer. The Taste is pretty similar to how the Layer Cake is when grinding it up. Initially you are hit with primarily sweet slightly chemmy notes. But then as the flower begins to really warm up you primarily just get notes of Chem. The Chem comes through quite strong until the end of the sesh where you begin to get more of the familiar earthy notes. We feel that the strain was named well as you do really feel that you get different layers with this one, and you can taste the different genetics that are presented in here, rather than just one big clash of all the traits.

            Layer Cake seems to be quite a big surprise to people who try it. Even people who are knowledgeable on Cannabis seem to be surprised that the strain is more Sativa-leaning when it comes to the cerebral effects. This strain especially around its peak can be quite buzzy and euphoric. The strain is odd in the sense that it is buzzy and euphoric but Stoney and very spacey. So, while your body and mind will be up to the task to start something, doing it and finishing it are two vastly different things. It feels more focused than GMO Cookies, but it still retains a lot of the spaciness and potency of GMO Cookies. Due to its potency the strain is good for Micro-dosing as a little goes a long way. We would recommend this strain for primarily recreational activities that do not involve a lot of concentration. This Layer Cake would be perfect for a weekend camping trip as it is stimulating enough to keep everyone from passing out, yet the weight is there to keep everyone satisfied. Newcomers should be cautious with dosing the Layer Cake as we found it to be a bit of a creeper. And it can really sneak up on you when you least expect it. If you enjoy GMO Cookie strains and are looking for something that brings it even further to the center hybrid line and even a bit towards the Sativa side this is a great choice.

            Layer cake was cultivated by Trichome Farms. Trichome Farms is a Craft indoor Cannabis farm located in Dundee Oregon. Ever since Trichome Farms inception in they have been regularly winning awards for both indoor and greenhouse. Trichome Farms as of the last few years has stuck to exclusively indoor organic growing practices. What sets Trichome Farms apart are their unique strains such as their multi-award-winning Black Widow, anda strain they breed themselves Zkittlez Magoo. They also work with companies such as Willamette Valley Alchemy that make Sugar wax, Shatter, Cartridges, and pax pods from their flower. Trichome has been putting out an entirely new wave of strains, and we are eager to see what new strains they come out with both in flower and concentrate form.

• Appearance 3/5
• Smell 4/5
• Flavor 5/5
• Effect 4/5

            Layer Cake was certainly a big surprise for us at Spacebuds. We think our anticipation of the two power houses GMO Cookies and Wedding Cake would make for a downright stony Indica. But that GMO/TK Skunk really makes a difference for the Layer Cake. Appearance wise the strain does look as anticipated, lighter green with great trichome coverage. The nose however was a pleasant surprise rather sweet to begin with, but once it is ground up the Layer Cake just comes at you with a ton of gas. The effects were the biggest surprise however as this strain gets quite a lot of buzz from the skunk. This was way different than the Purple Juice that we reviewed last week which also contained Skunk. The combination of Chem and Skunk really brings out those stronger chemmy notes, on top of much more energizing cerebral effects of plain GMO Cookies. If you enjoy GMO Cookies but want something with more go, the Layer Cake is a prime choice.

Purple Juice Strain Review:

What makes a strain a Purple strain? This is the most Purple strain we have reviewed and looked at thus far. We have certainly looked at other strains that feature purple such as Garlic Sherbet and even Purple Punch. And while those carry purple, and even have some true purple in their lineage. This Purple Juice is aptly named not only for its physical features but also for its purple effects.

            Purple Juice at one point had a bit of a case of mistaken identity. It used to go under the name Purple Frost. Now this strain is exclusive to Koru but was bred by Resin Snob Genetics. Resin Snob Genetics does not have much of an active presence online. Googling Resin Snob Genetics pretty much just yields results for Koru Cannabis’ Purple Frost strain. It would seem from what we can tell Resin Snob was much more active between 2014 and 2016 and was breeding strains as well as creating extracts. Both Resin Snobs Instagram and Facebook have not been updated since 2016.

            It is a bummer to hear about Resin Snob Genetics we wish we could give more info about the strains they have created. But we at least have the genetic information for the Purple Juice. Purple Juice is a cross between Obama Kush and Skunk #1. Obama Kush also known as “Presidential Kush” is a cross between two classics Afghani and OG Kush. It is also debated by some that Obama Kush contains Skunk in the lineage. Whether it does or does not, we are going over it anyway as its father plant in the Purple Juice.  The cross between a potent Indica dominant OG and a classic straight Indica landrace Afghani yields some serious relaxation and the urge to fight gravity. Obama Kush’s origin is believed to have come from Michigan from Superior Genetics. People seem to love Obama Kush because it reminds them a lot of Cannabis, they used to have 10-15 years ago. This makes a lot of sense due to its old-school genetics. Connoisseurs and Cannabis veterans alike seem to have a real affinity to the Obama Kush. In fact, we have had more than one customer on occasion that would exclusively by Obama Kush for right before bed. Skunk #1 is a cool blend of landrace genetics from around the world. It is a tri-cross of an Afghanistan Landrace (Indica), Acapulco Gold (Mexican Land Race Sativa), and Columbian Gold (Columbian Land Race Sativa). This cross of strains leads to a sour skunky earthy Sativa leaning Hybrid. People enjoy Skunk #1 for its creative energy boosting high with some minor body effects to boot. If Obama Kush contains Skunk #1 it is going to be heavy on the skunk side, which we do not really get from the strain both through appearance and its nose. Looking online there are no other well-known crosses between the Obama Kush and Skunk #1. So, Koru Cannabis might be the only brand carrying a strain with the combination of these genetics.

The Purple in the Purple Juice certainly makes it stand out in its appearance. As we said up above this is one of the most purple strains we have reviewed. It carries a medium to light density with the buds, but the buds themselves are on the tighter side. There are some gaps in the bud itself, but due to the nature of the purple buds the trichome coverage of the Purple Juice fills in the gaps. The trichome coverage on this purple juice is phenomenal. It does help when a strain is purple as the trichomes contrasting on the purple does tend to give a frostier appearance. The strain is not just purple though it has contrasts of light green as well as noticeable orange pistils all over the bud. The bud structure really seems to range from bud to bud as some are more rounded, and some are more oblong. This strain appearance stands out on the shelf for several reasons, but the purple certainly is the highlight.

We sure did miss the smell of purple. While the gene pool for Cannabis has certainly opened during in the last 10 years. There is certainly a theme that certain purples share. The initial nose is of a sour with a slight berry flavor, that near the end of the whiff turns into more sour earthy notes. It reminds us of Purple Punch if you took out all the sweetness on the initial notes. We were curious with the combination of both the Obama Kush and the Skunk #1 just how much the skunk would come out. It seems for the most part that the sour earthy undertone in the Purple Juice is where it’s most present. Grinding up the flower we noticed that the sour grape gets much stronger. We sampled the Purple Frost twice through a Magic Flight Launch Box, two more times through a Firewood 7 vaporizer, and once through a Mighty vaporizer. Flavor came through the same way on all three different devices. The tasting notes start with a floral sour artificial grape (think artificial grape powdered drink) and tends to move a bit sourer and then eventually comes through with a much stronger earthier punch. And then it stays consistent with more sour earthy tones through the end of the session. Preference wise we would say that the taste stands out a bit more than the smell, as those grape notes are much more present and noticeable.

We figured that with this Purple Juice the thing that would stand out most would be its purple appearance, or the nostalgia for the smell of a familiar purple. But the reason we enjoy the Purple Juice the most are for its effects. The best way to describe this strains effects in our opinion is balance. This strain strikes a great even balance both in the head and body. But we found that the balance for the mental high itself is stellar. We found that the strain is oddly energetic and uplifting yet manages at the same time is subdued and not overreaching. It is almost as if you had this added bodyweight of a classic Stoney Indica (Obama Kush) to remind your head where you are at. The Purple Juice is surprisingly versatile can be recommended for both day and nighttime use. It is also versatile for different experience levels with Cannabis, it is good strain for both newcomers and connoisseurs alike. We even had some Spacebuds who do not normally enjoy purple strains, enjoy this one. It pairs well with both indoor and outdoor activities. Because of its more chill mental effects it pairs quite well with social settings. Overall stripping the flavors and appearance of the strain we could recommend it off the effects alone.

The Purple Juice is cultivated exclusively by Koru Cannabis in Hillsboro Oregon. Koru grows a wide variety of both unique and common cultivars on the Oregon recreational Cannabis market. They carry a data driven approach to their grow, and make sure to preserve the integrity of the flower through the entire process from the start of the plant all the way to sealing it in packaging for wholesale. Some of their cultivars include Double Dutch Treat, Gelato #33, Moby Dick, Purple Juice, Sunset MAC, Triple Funk Chunk and Vanilla Frosting. Koru Cannabis has been rotating their cultivars regularly, we look forward to seeing what new unique genetics they grow next!

• Appearance 5/5
• Smell 4/5
• Flavor 5/5
• Effect 5/5

This Purple Juice certainly quenched our thirst for a good purple strain. The strain stands out for quite a few different factors. First, it carries a deep purple hue on the strain, no tinge of a purple sugar leaf, actual real purple. Secondly, the trichome coverage on this is no joke, it is contrasting on the dark purple leaves for some seriously frosty bud. The nose is different particularly from a lot of the gassy balanced hybrids that are currently on the market. Strong notes of Artificial Sour Grape with earthy undertones really stand out. The taste is even stronger and really hits you with the strong artificial grape notes. We also loved how balanced the effects of this strain are. Carries a good combination of both the mind and body, but the balance of having the stoniness and euphoria keeps the strain really grounded. If some of the top shelf gives you a bit of anxiety on the potency, give this strain a try. The combination of the Obama Kush and the Skunk led to a very relaxing balanced effect. If you see Purple Juice on the shelf, you should try it as Koru Cannabis as of now is the only cultivator of the strain.