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GOODEKIND Good hemp can be hard to find. Fortunately, the folks at Goodekind have us covered.
NOTORIOUS CBG CRUMBLE
Hints of pepper, ginger and clove bring a sparkling aroma. GOODEKIND.COM @GOODEKIND
As a woman and minority-owned social enterprise, the California company bills its focus as “creating organically grown and consciously sourced hemp products.” While the volume of hemp-infused products hitting the market continues to rise, one item that truly sets Goodekind apart is their Notorious CBG crumble. If dabbing a concentrate that contains no THC offers limited appeal, consumers may prefer to ‘top off’ a bowl of Cannabis flower with a generous helping of crumble. In either case, CBG (or cannabigerol) is reputed for its properties in treating inflammation, anxiety and pain. As a rarer and costlier cannabinoid to manufacture, Goodekind’s retail price of $40 per gram offers a relatively affordable entry point for concentrate heads curious to see what all the CBG fuss is about. In pre-combustion form, the crumble resembles small rocks one might expect to find in a New Mexico desert. Though they offer a vague aroma of plant matter, the familiar terpene notes expected from a concentrate are absent here. Instead, hints of pepper, ginger and clove bring a sparkling aroma. And while quite delicious, the real magic happens once you set this stuff to flame. Using a PuffCo Peak at the 450 °F setting, I sampled some Notorious CBG crumble (a fitting tribute to the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg) both with Cannabis flower and on its own. Dabbed solo, it became difficult to quantify the sensations experienced. Though extremely subtle, the hit did seem to clear the mind and refresh the senses. Even better was what transpired when this crumble was paired with a bit of local NorCal sativa. When combined, the CBG properties worked in tandem with the THC-rich Cannabis to provide a wonderfully well-rounded and substantial high. Regardless of how you choose to enjoy this unique Goodekind offering, you can be rest assured all the boxes are checked when it comes to ethics, quality and most importantly, the experience itself. ORGANICALLY GROWN AND PESTICIDE-FREE $40/G | 81% CBGA | < 0.3% THC
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REVIEW by ZACK RUSKIN @ZACKRUSKIN | PHOTO by NATE WILLIAMS @NATEW415/CALIFORNIA LEAF
