The Review: Blue Dream

Strain: Blue Dream

Subspecies: Sativa Dominant Hybrid

Experience: Just look at those sparkly, glittery trichomes! Blue Dream is one of BudLover's favorite new strains. This lovely Sativa Hybrid gave yours truly a very nice heady buzz with a long lasting tingly body high. Budlover used a grinder to unlock the gorgeous scent of Blue Dream.  Try medicating with a bong or vaporizer to get the full effect of its delicate flavor. 

Aroma: An olfactory delight! Very unique and unlike other strains I've tried lately. Blue Dream exudes a fragrance that recalls one of my favorite childhood toys - My Little Pony mixed, of course, with that tasty classic cannabis aroma.  

Flavor:  Blue Dream has a very light, perfume-y flavor reminiscent of Fruit-Loops cereal (what's with all the childhood references today!?). This strain is super smooth, a pleasure to smoke, and tastes very similar to its smell. 

Purchased: 3.13.2010 at Green Dot in Venice Beach, CA 

Price:  $22 gram  /  $65 1/8th 

Rating: ***

Green Dot 

1711 1/2 Pacific Ave @ Windward

(above Paper Scissors Rock) 

Venice, CA 90291

p. 310.392.1373

Have you been to Green Dot or tried Blue Dream lately? Please share your experience in the Comments section. 

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Best of the Best: Strawberry Cough at 99 High Art Collective

Budlover paid a visit to one of our favorite spots today. The 99 has a fresh delivery of our sativa of choice.... Strawberry. Although this one is labeled "Strawberry Jack", it looks and smells very similar to the "Strawberry Cough" pictured above, which we reviewed recently. We picked up a 1/8th of this delicious strain for $65 today at 99 High Art Collective in Venice Beach today.  Happy Happy Happy.

99 High Art Collective

1108 Abbot Kinney Blvd. @ Westminster

Venice, CA 90291

p. 310.450.8699

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The Review: Lamb's Bread

Strain: Lamb's Bread

Subspecies: Sativa

Experience: This yummy Lamb's Bread looks as good as it hits.  There are orange crystals covering the entire bud.  The dense bud was easy to break up, so BudLover loaded the bong and fired away.  This strain was a real heavy hitter and gave an instant high.  The powerful medicated feeling was quick to leave, unfortunately, and BudLover had to go back for a few more bong rips within the hour.  Can't complain about smoking more of this lovely strain, though!

Aroma: Cheesy, funky smell (likened to vomit, but in the best way possible!)

Flavor: Tastes like a grilled artichoke

Purchased: 2.23.10 at China Inn in Venice, CA

Price:  $20/gram

Rating: ***

China Inn

812 Lincoln Blvd. 

Venice, CA 90291

310.883.3924

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The Review: Romulan

 

Strain: Romulan

Subspecies: Sativa

Experience: First, I tried the Romulan using a Vapor Brothers hands-free vaporizer.  It tasted very spicy and peppery and tickled my nose.  The high was pretty mellow, so I decided to give Romulan another try the next day in my bong.  It took a few rips to feel medicated and again the high was mellow and mostly made my head feel heavy.  I think I will keep an eye out for another batch of Romulan, so I can give this popular strain another try.

Aroma:  After using the grinder, Romulan had a distinct spicy, nutmeg smell.
Flavor: Spicy and peppery. 
Purchased:  The Farmacy Venice in Venice, CA.
Price:  $25/$65 (No ounce price available)
Rating: *

The Farmacy
1509 Abbot Kinney Blvd. @ Palms
Venice, CA 90291
p. 310.392.3890

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The Review: Strawberry Cough

Nothing puts a smile on Budlover's face more than the delicious odor of fresh bud on a beautiful afternoon. For that reason, I could not resist snatching up this golfball sized nugget of delicious Strawberry Cough at 99 High Art Collective today. I rarely pass by the 99 without stopping in, if only to gaze at the psychedelic artwork adorning its walls. I was not in the market for cannabis today, but the dank smell of fresh nuggets was particularly strong. I thought it might be a good idea to...ahem..."take a look around". I'm on official BudLover business, so it is research. After a quick check in, I passed through the purple organza curtains into a cloud of moist, delicious, almost-floral, cannabis smell. My attention was immediately directed toward an open jar of very fresh, yet-to-be-labeled buds. Hello, Strawberry Cough.  Continue Reading after THE JUMP

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The Review: Coconut Kush

 

Subspeices: Sativa
Experience: A delightful, energetic, and cerebral high. Perfect for any outdoor activity, I felt that Coconut Kush heightened my senses in just the right way. Birds singing, windchimes in the distance, and the smell of the ocean seemed more apparent than usual. This is not an overpowering, strong high. It is more of a subtle, mood enhancing experience that lasts long and makes everything a bit more enjoyable. 
Aroma:  Earthy and organic with notes of wet earth and freshly cut grass. Not at all skunky.
Flavor: Light and subtle with hints or dark chocolate, toast, vanilla and pepper. 
Purchased: 1.30.2010 at 99 High Art Collective in Venice Beach, CA. 
Price: $22 / $70 / $500

Rating: ***                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Have you tried Coconut Kush? 

Please share your thoughts in the comments section. 

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1. Strain
2. Sativa, Indica or Hybrid? 
3. What collective or dispensary did you go to? (City & State)
4. Aroma, Tasting notes and Rating (1-5 Stars)

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