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STRAIN OF THE MONTH
LEMON
MERINGUE
2020 may be the year that the whole world was given an abundance of lemons, but us ingenuitive stoners know that Cannabis is the best medicine to help turn sour lemons into an uplifting buzz. Lemon Meringue is more than just a celebrated pie. This euphoric strain was created by crossing Lemon Skunk with Cookies and Cream for a delicious flavor that melts into the mouth like a sugary bite of Lemon Kush. Popping open a bag of this light green bud releases a bright and fresh zap of sweet citrus flavors, with an effervescent fizzyness that tickles the nose while breaking up a bowl. Frosty with trichomes and cured with care, the flower breaks up easily and is perfect for giant tokes of smokey dessert. First tokes carry through the Cookies and Cream lineage, with Energetic and pain relieving, Lemon Meringue a creamy earthiness that balances out the sweeter flavors and delivers a complex and lovely hit, offers up dank, tingling the palate on euphoric effects. exhale. The smoke is extremely smooth and lightly expansive, filling the lungs with a warming energy that quickly heads into the mind. Known for energetic, pain relieving and euphoric effects, the Lemon Meringue is perfect for daytime use or whenever a pick-meup is necessary. While we are all fighting the quarantine blues and stress of uncertainty, it’s important to remember GROWN BY THE FIRE SUPPLY the little things and how lucky we are to see Cannabis as an essential business. This strain is a perfect mood elevator and the relaxing body effects will help make the day a little easier, and certainly MERINGUE stonier. With a happy high and a sweet flavor, enjoy the last bit of Summer vibes by indulging in a slice of Lemon Meringue - you’ve definitely earned dessert, adult-style. 28.8% THC 3.42% CBD Available from The Tree House AK
TANNINS &TERPENES THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PAIRING CANNABIS
WHAT ARE TANNINS? WHAT ARE TERPENES? WHY DO THEY MATTER?
Well, you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Both tannins and terpenes are organic substances found in a wide variety of plants. These compounds have similar roles within the consumable products they’re fabricated into.
* TANNINS are astringent phenolic molecules that are most commonly found in wood, but also found in everything from foods like grapes, apples, strawberries, blueberries, peaches, mint and basil, to beverages like wine, tea, kombucha, cider and beer. Tannins are bitter and also tend to cause a drying effect on the tongue - think the ‘pucker’ of red wine.
* TERPENES are a large and diverse class of organic hydrocarbons produced by a variety of plants and some insects. These molecules have strong odors and are largely responsible for dictating the smell and effect of a particular Cannabis strain. Terpenes are the primary constituents of essential oils and are also used in food, cosmetics and biotechnology.
* TANNINS AND TERPENES not only contribute to the experience of consuming the products they exist within, they are directly responsible for a significant portion of it.
As a generally curious bunch, we dedicate this Tannins & Terpenes Issue to exploring the relationship between these two compounds and sharing our findings with you. Enjoy!
-NATE WILLIAMS @NATEW415
TANNINS BIG SIPPER SWEET RED 13.5% ABV>> In the complex world of wine, there are thousands of labels, flavors and options to choose from. How overwhelming! Sometimes it’s nice to cozy up with a simple, budget bottle of vino, and no brand does this better than Big Sipper Wine. With sugary bold flavor and a fun fizzy body, this is one that will have you coming back for more!
TERPENES DENALI DISPENSARIES TROPICANA COOKIES SATIVA HYBRID >>There is something magical about purple Cannabis, and these frosty violet nuggets deliver a visual appeal unlike any other weed featured this month. The buds are dark and almost black, with deep purple coloring offset by the coating of white, snow-like trichomes covering the surface of the flowers. Created by crossing the classic Girl Scout Cookies with the newly-infamous Tangie, the Tropicana Cookies combines the best of both worlds for a beautiful and flavorful experience.
THE PAIRING Treating yourself is incredibly important, especially during these strange times. Nothing says self care like a glass of wine, a super tasty Cannabis strain and a relaxing experience of your choice. Whether choosing a long soak in the tub or taking in a late summer campfire, this pairing is all about chilling out and finding a happy buzz. The fizzy bold berries of the wine pair perfectly with the bold fruity cookies of the flower. The buds have a bright Tangie finish that really comes out in the sweet smoke, helping clear the palate for the next toke and sip. The uplifting euphoria of the flower settles in for a stoney happy buzz, with the wine lightly dulling the edges for a hybrid pairing that is chill, content and well-deserved.
camomiwinery.com / denalidispensaries.com
TANNINS ALASKAN BREWING CO FIREWEED BLONDE 4.5% ABV >> As most Alaskans know, fireweed is not what you buy at the local dispensary, it’s a native plant that produces beautiful flowers and makes delicious, sweet honey. This limited release Fireweed Blonde is brewed with that very honey infused, delivering a light and easy to drink beer that reminds us that beer can be both light and tasty. Grab this limited edition blonde while it’s still available!
TERPENES SWEET MATANUSKA GREEN SHERBET BOWSER 18.9% THC >>There is nothing more beautiful than a giant, perfectly sculpted bud that is cured perfectly and ready to smoke. That’s why we picked the Sherbet Bowser for our cover pairing, matching impeccable looks and bud structure with intense flavors and effects. The Sherbet Bowser is bright and syrupy with hints of honey and sugary Kush that reveal the Pink Cookies in the genetic lineage. The light lime green buds are coated with trichomes and orange hairs, boasting a perfect cure and a rich lemon cookie inhale.
THE PAIRING First tokes off the Sherbet Bowser make the second half of the name clear as powerful waves of thought-slowing stoniness crash over the active brain, dulling the edges in a perfect way. The smoke is sweet and easy on the lungs, but leaves behind a sense of cottonmouth as the frontal lobes numb and the brain sinks into simple thought patterns. The main thought being: It’s time for a tasty beverage, and the light and sweet Fireweed Blonde is the perfect companion to a stoned, cottonmouth stricken connoisseur. Refreshed by the easy drinking nature of the Blonde, it is easy to again return for more tokes of the Sherbet Bowser - eventually resulting in a glued to the couch, happy daze that is the perfect way to end a long day of work or play.
alaskanbeer.com / sweetmatanuskagreen.com
TANNINS INCLINE CIDER THE LEGEND LEMONGRASS CIDER 6.5% ABV >> Craft cider comes in a big variety of styles and flavor profiles, and we must admit, we love options that break away from the traditional sweet apple flavors. Incline Cider is made in Washington with apples grown in-state, and the family-owned company is focused on unique and craft flavors. The Legend is an easy drinking and refreshing cider that’s perfectly sour and not overly sweet, making it perfect for an afternoon treat or an end of day dessert.
TERPENES ALASKA CANNABIS EXCHANGE BIG FARMA 24.12% THC>> Cannabis is the antithesis of big pharma, which refers to the giant corporations that control our healthcare for profit. As many Cannabis patients and users have chosen the plant over pills, we find it deliciously ironic to smoke a strain called Big Farma. With bright gassy lemon notes and a stoney, behind the eyes THC smackdown, this is one strain that will put belief of herbal medicine into the mind - and lungs.
THE PAIRING Beautiful light green and frosty foxtail buds are bursting with loud flavors that intoxicate from the first crack of a jar. Brilliant gassy lemons meet hazy OG Kush classic vibes for a delicious flavor profile that is both sweet and sour when smoked, filling the body and mind with a cerebral stoney buzz and relaxed, loose limbs. This is the definition of a feel good strain and when it’s chased by a refreshing sip of The Legend cider, blends perfectly with the citrus and grapefruit notes, finishing lightly grassy and tart. A perfect combination to roll a joint and trade sips for puffs, by the end of both, your day will be on a lovely incline towards supreme chillaxation.
inclinecider.com / cannabisace.com
TANNINS SEVEN PEAKS RASPBERRY COSMO HARD SELTZER 4.7% ABV, 19.2 OZ>> Seven Peaks Hard Seltzer combines mountain sourced water from the Cascade watershed with alcohol derived from Northwest apples, in a fully NW combination that honors our outdoor spirit. Made in Bend, Oregon, five percent of each sale of the Raspberry Cosmo is donated to Big City Mountaineers, which makes this tasty beverage doubly worthy. Refreshing and easy drinking without the artificial and tinny flavors of the big seltzer brands, this is a refined and clean beverage worthy of the mountain label.
TERPENES FREEDOM 49 FARMS UFC HEAVY INDICA >> The UFC fighting league is known for high power, hard-hitting fighters that are fearless in the ring. Given the namesake, the UFC strain carries the same vibe with intense and heavy indica vibes that crash into the body as quickly as the intense flavor oozes from the pretty flower. These big, sticky buds reek of earthy piney dankness that is reminiscent of early skunk strains, with a hashy finish that begs to be lit up like a heavyweight in the fifth round. Available at Matanuska Cannabis Company.
THE PAIRING Incredibly frosty and sticky in the best way, this loud flower smokes sweet and easy. The high is unique, as it frees the mind with a content and stress relieving clarity, while relaxing the body and chilling the external senses. This matches perfectly with the crisp and clean experience of the seltzer, which delivers the satisfaction of a bubbly alcoholic beverage without the excessive sugar, hops and yeasts found in traditional beers and ciders. The two combine for a crisp and clean buzz that feels like the top of a mountain, even from the living room.
sevenpeaksseltzer.com / @freedom49farms
