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Editor’s Note Thanks for picking up the Tannins & Terpenes Issue!

We began pairing wine with weed in 2012 as an educational tool for the various strains and flavors present in Cannabis, and today we continue that legacy with a new round of pairings!

I’ve always been fascinated by the world of wine, the thousands of varieties, and the sommeliers who can divulge a year of production or soil type from a simple sip.

WE LOOK FOR On the same note, I’ve always been SIMILARITIES amazed by the people who maintain the IN FLAVOR attitude that “all pot is the same.”

PROFILES FOR So we started the pairing edition of the magazine to highlight the different flavors of OUR PAIRINGS, BUT THERE Cannabis, and draw a parallel to a world that most are familiar with. Alcohol.

IS TRULY NO Marijuana is safer than alcohol. I would WRONG WAY TO love to see this country shift from bars and PAIR DELICIOUS liquor stores on every corner and grocery CANNABIS WITH store shelf towards dispensaries and A TASTY DRINK. lounges, but we’re not quite there yet.

But this issue, and the concept, is a great barrier breaker for people who still have antiquated and stigmatized views of Cannabis. Share with someone an amazing pairing, whether in print or in person, and see their fear be replaced by wonder - and a little face melting if you follow our pairings.

We brought the heat this year!

And don’t be afraid to try your own pairing at home, whether with wine, or a tasty local soda or coffee.

We look for similarities in flavor profiles for our pairings, but there is truly no wrong way to pair delicious Cannabis with a tasty drink.

So please share the magazine with someone new, and enjoy our annual Tannins & Terpenes issue of the Leaf!

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WORLD’S LARGEST POT COMPANY LOSES $1 BILLION IN THREE MONTHS Canopy Growth Corporation, the world’s largest Cannabis company by market value, reported a quarterly loss of C$1.28 billion in August, missing analyst estimates for revenue and sending shares down 10 percent in after hours trading.

The losses amounted to $3.70 per share, compared with losses of C$91 million, or 40 cents a share, in the year-ago period, reports Market Watch. This quarter’s loss of more than $1 billion was due to the company extinguishing warrants related to the Constellation Brands Inc. investment.

Canopy fired co-CEO Bruce Linton soon after its previous earnings report, as Constellation was reportedly unhappy with continuing large losses. CEO Mark Zebulon, while remaining at the helm of Canopy Growth, has said he expects to exit once a new chief executive is found.

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WASHINGTON STATE EXTENDS LEAF DATA SOFTWARE CONTRACT Washington state Cannabis authorities have extended the contract for Leaf Data Systems, the seed-to-sale tracking program offered by Denver-based MJ Freeway, despite past glitches with the system that have cost retailers thousands of dollars.

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) amended the contract with MJ Freeway, extending it from July 31 to September 30, reports Marijuana Business Daily.

But the extension requires the company to focus on stabilizing and fixing the system, after the software experienced outages in July.

MJ Freeway “shall limit its efforts to performing additional stabilization of the system” and “needed corrections, if any, specific to release 1.37.5,” the contract amendment states. July’s software release and subsequent outage rendered the state’s traceability system inoperable for days.

Cannabis business owners reported thousands in lost revenue.

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Patients with medical marijuana authorizations from across the U.S. can now buy their medicine at dispensaries in Washington D.C., reports WAMU. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on August 16 that patients from 27 states can now purchase Cannabis in D.C., with four more states currently under review.

“This emergency rulemaking is patient-centric,” Mayor Bowser said. “It ensures medical marijuana patients from other states can obtain their needed medicine. It will also promote public safety by allowing visitors to obtain their medicine at one of the District’s six - soon to be seven - authorized dispensaries rather than forcing them to go without or patronizing the illegal market.”

Under D.C.’s medical Cannabis program, patients can buy up to four ounces of marijuana every 30 days. There are 6,079 registered patients in the city.

Out-of-state patients will only have to show their state-issued medical marijuana authorization to buy Cannabis at any of the city’s six operating dispensaries.

States where Cannabis has been legalized just love the plenteous new revenue pouring into state coffers. But they’d better be careful how they spend it until the market stabilizes, according to a new report.

The Pew Charitable Trust report, “Forecasts hazy for state marijuana revenue” was published on August 19.

“Neither price nor demand has stabilized yet,” said Alex Zhang of Pew, explaining the report’s findings. “Only time will tell when markets have matured to full capacity.”

States have, at most, five years of data on recreational Cannabis sales.

The report found that early adopters like Washington state did see a spike in revenue, with Washington collecting - no joke - $420 million in its 2018 budget year. But according to the report, forecasters expect that growth to “decline steeply.”

While revenue from Cannabis taxes and fees grew 277 percent from 2015 to 2016, according to the report, it climbed just 17 percent from 2017 to 2018.

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CALIFORNIA WILL SOON HAVE CANNABIS RESTAURANTS Budtenders will assist the guests at the soon-to-open Lowell Farms Cannabis Cafe, which pairs farm-to-table meals with strains of farm-to-table marijuana.

When the 220-seat space opens, reports The Washington Post, it will be the first of its kind, where diners can enjoy a high-quality meal and smoke a joint in public. But other restaurants will quickly follow.

Restaurateurs who want Cannabis on the menu in famously progressive West Hollywood, which in 2017 approved an ordinance allowing business licenses for this purpose, will have to navigate a labyrinthine patchwork of rules, but Lowell Farms proved it can be done.

“With Cannabis, we are building the boat as we’re on the water,” said Jackie Subeck, who plans to open a Cannabis spa, clinic and cafe, and serves as chairwoman of the Cannabis legislative subcommittee for the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Legal states will be watching closely. Cannabis restaurants could eventually become as commonplace as wine bars, according to some industry experts.

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MARYLAND COURT RULES CANNABIS ODOR NOT ENOUGH TO WARRANT A LEGAL SEARCH Smelling like weed is not enough of a reason for police to arrest and search a person, according to a unanimous ruling in August from the Maryland Court of Appeals.

The court determined two police officers violated a man’s fourth amendment rights by conducting an unreasonable, warrantless search of his person after they found him in a vehicle that smelled like marijuana, reports NPR. “In the post-decriminalization era, the mere odor of marijuana coupled with possession of what is clearly less than ten grams of marijuana, absent other circumstances, does not grant officers the probable cause to effectuate an arrest and conduct a search,” the court ruled.

According to the decision, had the officers merely searched the car due to the pot smell, they would have been within the law. But searching the suspect, Michael Pacheco himself, was going too far, making the discovery of marijuana unusable in court.

Maryland decriminalized up to 10 grams of Cannabis in 2014. Possession of less than that amount is now considered a civil offense carrying a $100 fine.

Florida’s legal medical Cannabis market is second only to Oklahoma’s when it comes to growth rates, according to Marijuana Business Daily, reports the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

Oklahoma, Florida, Ohio, Illinois and Maryland make up the top five for rate of medical marijuana growth, according to the Cannabis industry publication. Thirty-six states currently allow medicinal Cannabis.

Oklahoma has the fastest growing medical marijuana market because of its relatively high percentage of medical Cannabis users, 4.1 percent of the state’s population. Here the state has “low barriers of entry, including the fact there’s no list of qualifying conditions for patients,” reports Marijuana Business Daily.

Florida does have a list of qualifying conditions, and about 1.6 percent of the state’s population is registered with the MMJ program, according to the publication.

Oklahoma gets an average of 641 new medical marijuana patients a day, according to the report, while Florida gets 609.

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IDAHOANS FLOCK TO CANNABIS STORE ON OREGON BORDER A new pot shop on the Oregon-Idaho border enjoyed a spectacular first day of business, thanks to excited customers from Idaho, reports the Associated Press.

When the store, Weedology, opened its doors in late July, customers from Idaho had been waiting in line for more than three hours, reports the Idaho Statesman.

The parking lot had a large number of cars with Idaho license plates. The shop’s location near the state line, right off Interstate 84, means some Idaho residents now have to travel 15 minutes or less to buy legal weed. Legal that is, until they get back into Idaho.

Nearly 200 customers were served in the first three hours of business, said Weedology GM Eric Lantz.

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LEGALIZATION

WHY CANADIANS ARE STILL BUYING ILLEGAL POT Nearly half of Canadian Cannabis consumers still buy their weed illegally, according to Canada’s National Cannabis Survey, released August 15.

Ten months after the Great White North legalized recreational marijuana, 42 percent of those who use it admitted buying at least some of their supply from an illegal source, reports Quartz.

Part of the issue is that the number of legal shops is rising slowly. Onerous registration procedures imposed by the federal government are largely to blame.

Officials have recently reassessed the rules, hoping to ease the licensing bottleneck.

Other prospective shop owners bemoan the unfairness of an existing license lottery system. Meanwhile, the licensed shops currently existing have consistently failed to meet consumer demand, according to the report.

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WHEN DID CANNABIS FIRST COME INTO YOUR LIFE? Cannabis has always been around me. My dad has been consuming my entire life, but I do remember the first time I smoked. A hot girl pulled up in a sports car and asked if I smoked weed—I of course said YES. How did you become a budtender?

Before everything went legal, I offered a service close to that of our shop over at Catalyst.

Everything was in jars and had labels, so it was only natural to take a craft I was already familiar with and make that my legal career.

What is your favorite part of the job?

New Product. I absolutely melt when we get in a sample from a brand new company or we get in something I saw posted on Instagram. I like being up-to-date on all products so I can provide the best high to my customers.

Catalyst is all about being on the leading edge of new products and is willing to take a chance on fresh merchandise. I like that.

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What’s your favorite way to use cannabis?

It’s gotta be a fresh-rolled joint.

I’ve always had a knack for rolling extremely even and well burning joints, and nothing says “SHARE ME” quite like a fatty. You gotta pass it to someone while you’re coughing up a lung, right? I’ve gotten so good that I roll super-size blunts (5g to 20g) for Catalyst on a weekly basis. favorite strains and cannabis producers?

This is perfect, on my radio show we do a segment called “Strain of the Week.”

Here are my favorites: Royal Gorilla by Worner Bros Horticulture, Quantum Kush and Platinum Girl Scout Cookies by B.A.M., Agent Carter by Catalyst, Honey Banana by Bob’s Morning Bear, Purple Phantom Cookies by RedRun,

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HOW DO YOU FIND THE RIGHT CANNABIS FOR A CUSTOMER? I start the interaction by asking ‘what are you trying to do with your high?’ I have spent a long time figuring out what the difference in each strain is, mostly with the help of Leafly and genetics tracking websites, so I am able more accurately tailor the chronic to the individual customer. Sativa and indica are a thing of the past, and I wish the industry would switch to a feeling versus intensity scale.

WHY DO YOU LIKE WORKING AT CATALYST CANNABIS? I love Catalyst because of one main reason - how much we care about the environment.

Most every shop uses plastic galore and don’t have recycling programs. Catalyst uses glass jars and cardboard exit packaging. They even use living soil when they grow their Cannabis, yet another way to help protect the environment.

In this day in age we could really use more shops like this.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES WHEN YOU AREN’T WORKING AT THE DISPENSARY? I host a radio show with my best friend Payton McCann called Best Budz. I like to roll around on my longboard downtown and randomly get friends and strangers super stoned, I enjoy a good round of frisbee golf, and I host a monthly stand-up comedy show at The Writers Block. I’m a YES man, which means I say yes to nearly every opportunity.

So if you see me out and about, ask me to do something! I’ll probably say, “YES!”

“I LOVE CATALYST BECAUSE OF ONE MAIN REASON— HOW MUCH WE CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT.”

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SHOP REVIEW

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STATION Houston Grass Station is the newest shop to open up in Houston, Alaska. Opening this last spring, the shop has delivered a unique experience for all of its customers. From the large personality of owner Ron Bass to the campground offered just behind the shop, this location does more than deliver a product, they work hard to deliver an experience.

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The store itself has a very clean cut look. The exterior fits in with the wilderness around perfectly. Inside of the building, space is ample. Feeling crowded will not happen at this location as there is plenty of space to move around. With the employees regularly playing their music of choice, you will often find the store has a laid back vibe, which should ease the tensions of any first time consumers.

Not to mention the newly formed campground out back, which will help complete the full Alaskan experience.

PRODUCTS

5/5

You will find no shortage of flower here. On my visit, there was a wide selection of 20 strains that were well-balanced with indicas, sativas and hybrids. You will find a wide variety of cultivators in the store as well, including Calm ‘N Collective, the vertical garden of the retail shop.

Among the selection, you will find the strain Matanuska Thunder Fuck, certainly a local favorite. On the concentrates side, you will have an ample selection from Good Titrations, Frog Mountain and Refine Alaska.

HISTORY & VALUES

4/5

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Owner Ron Bass has been involved with Cannabis for a long time. Often found riding around in his bright green Hummer limo, his passion for the plant is deeply rooted and it shows in his business. With the establishment of both Houston Grass Station and Calm ‘N Collective, they are building toward a strong future in the valley.

BUDTENDERS

5/5

The budtenders at this location are some of the best. They all share their knowledge with each other, which helps everyone have a very well-rounded knowledge of Cannabis and its capabilities. Often found enjoying their time behind the counter, the staff has all been very approachable, which is a must for the position. More than willing to take their time to help each customer decide what they are looking for, it is a very welcoming experience.

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“I treat chronic pain, insomnia, and anxiety associated with hypermobility spectrum disorder, Sjogren’s syndrome, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Tietze syndrome, osteoarthritis, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction,”

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Taya Northrop, an East Coast transplant, moved to Oregon with her family to improve her health and wellbeing. Nothrop deals with Hashimoto thyroiditis and hypermobility spectrum disorder - along with a list of other health conditions - and has found that Cannabis helps effectively treat her spectrum of issues holistically. After obtaining her card in 2014, she has been an OMMP patient ever since.

Northrop is a Virginia native who began using Cannabis with caution, due to the risky nature of potentially being persecuted for possession.

Despite the legal obstacles, what began as pure recreation evolved into conscious medication.

“I am from one of those states where it was always seriously risky to medicate, but I have done so off and on since about 1996,” Taya recalled.

“As a younger person, I leaned in harder on recreating, but as I aged it became straight up medicating in about 2006.”

As someone who deals with a slew of issues, treating everything with pharmaceuticals gets exhausting because pills add up and often produce unwanted side effects. Cannabis provides a spectrum of treatment which helps consolidate chronic pain management.

“I treat chronic pain, insomnia, and anxiety associated with hypermobility spectrum disorder, Sjogren’s syndrome, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Tietze syndrome, osteoarthritis, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction,” said Taya.

“My first card arrived in April of 2014. I was new to Oregon, dispensary licensing was new, and I could finally get everything I needed to start improving my health situation.”

After more and more Cannabis research was made available to the public, Taya was able to concisely pinpoint what types of cannabinoids

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helped for what she was specifically dealing with. Before moving to Oregon, Taya was mostly limited to consuming flower without knowing what strain she was using, and had to accept what her dealer gave her.

“For complex medical reasons (targeting the CB2 receptor for possible immunomodulation), I look for strains that are heavy on caryophyllene and a-humulene, which helps my all over inflammation,” she stated.

“Well known strains that I like are Platinum GSC, a well done Dog Walker, Sour Diesel, White Widow, and maybe even a little Green Crack for its heavy myrcene.”

Taya has found that decarbed oil tinctures work best when experiencing a painful flare-up. Edibles provide patients with durational potency that isn’t possible with the combustion of either flower or extracts.

After five years of trial and error, Taya has successfully stabilized her health and primarily consumes flower for day-to-day pain management.

As Taya said, “When I’m in a great deal of pain, I like decarbed oil tinctures because they are strong and they don’t burn, so you can take a large dose. I use those in conjunction with 2:1 CBD and THC topicals.

For everyday maintenance, I’m thankful to be in a good place after five years in Oregon, and I only consume flower at this time. It feel more secure in WHAT’S my life to know that I can access other products at WORKED medicinal doses whenever the need arises.”

FOR HER Although Taya has managed to successfully treat > STRAINS HIGH IN herself, there are still additional hurdles of being an CARYOPHYLLENE AND A-HUMULENE TO HELP OMMP patient.

WITH INFLAMMATION. “I’m sure other people have said it before, but > 2:1 CBD AND THC it’s not easy to travel to prohibition states. Leaving TOPICALS FOR Oregon isn’t the issue, but being able to medicate at PAIN MAINTENANCE your destination without fear of prosecution makes travel to places like Virginia (my home state) unappealing, since Cannabis is my primary pain reliever. I am privileged to have my doctor sign my recommendation.”

As it stands today, Taya is a patient for one of the last OMMP growers in the state, but her access is limited due to plant limits for growers.

“Plant limits for medical growers combined with fierce competition with the recreational market have all but crippled the supply for patients in Oregon,” she explained. “My grower has to work a day job.”

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MARGARET MEAD HOW A CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGIST MADE THE CASE FOR CANNABIS YEARS AGO

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YOU ’ D B E F O R G I V E N F O R N O T K N OW I N G T H E N A M E M A R G A R E T M E A D . S H E PA S S E D AWAY I N 1 9 78 A N D WAS M A I N LY K N OW N I N AC A D E M I C C I R C L E S , B U T M E A D WAS A L S O P E R T I N E N T T O T H E Z E I T G E I S T O F T H E L AT E 6 0 S A N D E A R LY 70 S .

Margaret Mead was a cultural anthropologist. This branch of anthropology is concerned with studying human society, its unique cultures, and the development of those cultures over time. In her groundbreaking work, Mead made great strides in the area of ethnological field observations - or observing a culture while immersing oneself inside of it.

In the 1920s and 30s, Mead began an ethnographic study that would become the launching pad for her career and celebrity.

In studying the attitudes toward sex in the cultures of Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, Mead produced a landmark study that would later influence the sexual revolution of the 1960s.

These studies made it clear that the cultures and attitudes towards sex in the societies she studied were in many ways quite different from the ideals of the western world.

She also found in many of the societies that women played a more dominant role than men. These studies became foundational in the burgeoning feminist movement of the 1960s.

Mead was a deft communicator of her ideas and findings in cultural anthropology. So much so, that she was often featured as an expert in mass media. This attention ultimately resulted in her being promoted to become the President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. In

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this capacity and others, she was called before varied branches of government many times to testify using her unique expertise on a number of issues.

In 1969, she appeared before a senate committee hearing on Cannabis and advocated for its legalization: “It is my considered opinion that at present that marihuana is not harmful unless it is taken in enormous and excessive amounts.

I believe that we are damaging this country, damaging our law, our whole law enforcement situation, damaging the trust between the older people and younger people by its prohibition, and this is far more serious than any damage that might be done to a few over-users, because you can get damage from any kind of overuse.”

When she passed away in 1978, Margaret Mead was the most famous anthropologist in the world.

Through her work, many people learned about anthropology and its holistic view of the human race while also learning about tolerance.

When it came to the legalization of Cannabis, it seems that’s all she was asking for.

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Your first inhale grabs you and takes you for a ride, with that sweet funk at the wheel and the piney aromatics following closely behind. At almost 22% THC, I found the high very cerebral and a little spacey, great for relaxing away an afternoon. Overall, a fantastic cultivar grown and treated properly.

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Terpenes are produced by the trichomes of the plant - the same place where THC is produced, as a way of producing resins and protecting the plant from pests.

These aromatic compounds are found all over nature and the plant world, and are the source of essential oils and many naturopathic medicines. Luckily for us, they provide powerfully beneficial effects on the mind and body when combined with cannabinoids. There are more than 120 types of terpenes that have been found in Cannabis, and they are largely responsible for what we view as expressions of strains, the taste and flavor, and the highs we associate and enjoy with our favorite Cannabis.

The Entourage Effect

Beyond great flavor, terpenes actually assist cannabinoids in entering the bloodbrain barrier, and providing the high that we love. This is a synergistic relationship on a chemical level, and is why the plant has the effects we associate with strains.

As you’ll see below, the common terpenes found in Cannabis have diverse effects and flavors. These terpenes exist in nature through fruits and herbs, and have been used therapeutically in natural medicines for thousands of years. This is where the science of natural terpenes meets Cannabis, all in a beneficial form known as the entourage effect. Every time you use Cannabis, the entourage effect is responsible for delivering your high.

Why terps matter and why THC percentages don’t.

Simply put, without terpenes, Cannabis would be very boring. This is why asking for high THC is a useless way to purchase Cannabis. A strain with 15% THC and high terpene levels will certainly provide a stronger, more dynamic high than a basic 25-30% THC strain that has been cultivated only for the chemical - not the effects. This is most evident when comparing concentrates, like distillate versus solventless, hydrocarbon or CO2 concentrate.

For patients and connoisseurs alike, terpenes and flavor are what define purchasing at the dispensary. Luckily Alaska allows for deli style Cannabis sales, which means consumers can and should get their noses into jars! Smelling different strains is the best way to tell what your body is needing, and what meets your personal taste preferences. When smelling five to ten strains, usually one or two will smell or feel better, and often one or two will not. This is more than simply smelling a flower though! When your body smells Cannabis, the terpenes take effect aromatically, much like essential oils, and deliver signals to your body before you ever smoke the bud. Listen to your body, follow your nose, and ask for terpene tests and strain genetics/ legacy before worrying about the THC percentages. Chances are, it really doesn’t matter.

Common Terpenes & Powerful Effects Myrcene The most common terpene found in Cannabis, this terpene has earthy, musky and kush notes, and is known for sedative effects. Also found in mangos that enhance its effect, Myrcene offers anti-inflammatory benefits and is helpful for chronic pain and helping with cancer treatments as a supplement.

Limonene The terpene limonene is also found in citrus fruits like oranges and tangerines. Limonene is a potent anti-fungal and anti-cancer agent, helping naturally reduce the presence of carcinogens in the body. It’s also a mood-elevating terpene that relieves anxiety, along with a signature lemony fuel flavor.

Linalool Kushy, spicy and floral, Linalool brings a lot of flavor to different strains. Also found in lavender, mint, cinnamon and coriander, linalool is a powerful sedative and great for pain, depression, arthritis, seizures and insomnia.

Caryophyllene Spicy and peppery, this terpene is found in black pepper, cloves, and other natural spices like basil or oregano. The only terpene that bonds to CB2 receptors, which is how the body takes in cannabinoids, this anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving terpene has also been noted as a potential helper in reducing alcohol dependency.

Alpha/Beta-Pinene Responsible for the piney flavored strains we love, these twin terpenes are bronchodilators and can help with respiratory function and oxygen circulation, and have great promise for asthma. They also have anti-inflammatory effects, and have shown benefits for arthritis, Crohn’s disease and in cancer treatments.

Humulene The most common terpene found in hops, a sister plant to Cannabis, its woodsy and citrus flavors are found in lemongrass, jasmine and tea tree oil. This unique terpene also has antiparasitic properties, is an antioxidant, and brings antimicrobial and antifungal properties that also directly counteract cancer growth.

Terpineol Blame this terpene for the couch lock effects. This relaxing terpene is floral with notes of anise and mint. In addition to relaxing effects, it’s also an antibiotic!

Others...

As mentioned above, there are over 100 other terpenes commonly found in Cannabis, and all have medicinal effects! When looking at a test result that contains terpenes, look for these common elements, and remember that a small amount goes a long way. While the percentages will never be as high as THC - and we wouldn’t want them to be - the effects of terpenes are truly the best part of consuming Cannabis!

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LEMONADE

by RASPBERRY ROOTS Paired with Disco Lemonade

by Aslan Brewing

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but a crisp lemonade never goes out of style - and we found two of the best in the Cannabis and alcohol world.

The Lemonade by Raspberry Roots smells like fresh squeezed lemon juice, with bright and fizzy citrus notes complemented by a light and hazy kush flavor that brings it all together.

The buds are rich and sticky, covered in red hairs and smelling like they should be drank, not smoked! Luckily we can spark a joint of this bright and smooth uplifting sativa strain while sipping on a Disco Lemonade beer by Aslan Brewing Company.

These trendy cans deliver a mouth puckering lemonade style beer that mellows after the first sip, and refreshes while shocking the palate with extremely loud citrus notes.

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Combined, they make a perfect pair to refresh a September afternoon and return the mind to the summer sunshine.

The buds are rich and sticky, covered in red hairs and smelling like they should be drank, not smoked!

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The legendary DJ Short’s Blueberry grown by Matanuska Cannabis Company embodies the namesake with incredibly creamy and fresh baked blueberry notes, bursting from beautifully manicured flowers.

Loud and proud, with a light green frosty body, these flowers beg to be smoked.

Rips from a joint or bowl deliver a superbly sweet inhale, with a blueberry tingle on the exhale that satisfies while delivering a tremendous body high.

Perfect for the end of the evening, we chose to pair it with another delicious blueberry treat. Mead is made by fermenting honey with water and yeast, as well as other fruits or spices.

DJ SHORT BLUEBERRY

by MATANUSKA CANNABIS COMPANY Paired with Honey Moon Blueberry Mead

This classic mead from Honey Moon has layered berry flavors with a mellow and sweet finish that’s perfect for washing down a fat toke of DJ Short’s Blueberry.

Mead is made by fermenting honey with water and yeast, as well as other fruits or spices.

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PURPLE PUNCH

by THE FROST FRONTIER Paired with Purple Haze Lager

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Jimi Hendrix famously described Purple Haze as “all in my brain,” and while he was likely referring to the abundant LSD in his era, we chose to honor him with a pairing that’ll easily help you kiss the sky.

Purple Punch is a bold, fruit-punchy and creamy strain that has made major waves along West Coast Cannabis communities. Extremely resinous and covered in trichomes, the team at The Frost Frontier did an amazing job cultivating this sweet canna treat.

Smoking a bowl delivers a punch of fruit flavor with a citrus cream smooth exhale, pairing perfectly with a sip from the Purple Haze Lager.

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Brewed with real raspberries for sharply tart flavor that meets the hazy lager body well, this lightly purple beer is an easy way to find a purple daze.

Smoking a bowl delivers a punch of fruit flavor with a citrus cream smooth exhale, pairing perfectly with a sip of the Purple Haze Lager.

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BLACK DOG CARTRIDGE

by TOP HAT CONCENTRATES Paired with Mother Pucker

by Caldera It’s never prop to insult a duo, but this pairing is one hell of a Mother Pucker! The delectable beer from Ashland, Oregon is a kettle-soured ale combined with real raspberries to deliver a bright, full-fruit experience.

A definite palate twister, it chases best with a puff of delicious CO2 extract processed by Top Hat Concentrates.

Top Hat’s Black Dog (61.8% THC) delivers fruitiness and a heady high that will do anything but sour your day.

The clean, lightly expansive vapor is full of rich berry notes, and has a light exhale that clears the palate after a sour sip of the Mother Pucker.

A match made in heaven whether you love sours or not, the relaxing euphoria in the Black Dog will cut the edge either way.

The clean, lightly expansive vapor is full of rich berry notes, and has a light exhale that clears the palate after a sour sip of the Mother Pucker.

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AURORA HAZE RESIN MELT

by COLD CREEK EXTRACTS Paired with Pineapple Kush IPA by Cascade Lakes Brewery

42 We love beers that draw inspiration from the Cannabis world and believe there will be many more in the future!

This pairing begins with a solventless resin melt by Cold Creek Extracts, who specialize in unique hashes that deliver incredible flavors and an all natural, full spectrum high.

The Aurora Haze is dark and earthy with kushy notes of citrus and sappy sugar and background notes of piney espresso haze.

Complex and flavorful, it delivers a sweet and earthy dab (64.1% THC, 5.61% CBG, 5.31% Terpenes) that grips the lungs and smacks the forehead with a heady, drooly and euphoric high.

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A perfect afternoon slow down strain, it meets the hazy pineapple and hoppy tropical finish of the Pineapple Kush IPA for a delightful pairing of tannins and terpenes.

The Aurora Haze is dark and earthy with kushy notes of citrus and sappy sugar, with background notes of piney espresso haze.

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Alaskan’s have a natural fascination with the tropics, which is their polar opposite half of the year and can explain the snowbirds already prepping for Hawaii.

So we combined two Alaska-born tropical flavors in our cover pairing this year to remind our readers that a taste of the tropics can be found at home.

We start our journey with the Tropic BHO by Will’s World, which has a sappy, waxy feel and a unique flavor profile that feels woodsy and beachy.

Bright leafy notes of aloe and citrus combine with quieter iron-wood-soil elements that transport the mind to a lush jungle environment, complete with a euphoric 75.05% THC high that deserves a delicious beverage.

Here enters the Smash Galaxy, brewed in Juneau with IPA roots and a distinctly tropical vibe. This single malt and hop beer is upfront with sweet fruit flavors and light hoppy background, with a sharp finish that lingers on the palate as the Tropic dabs melt into the mind.

Celebrate the end of summer with a tannins and terpenes pairing worthy of a vacation!

TROPIC CONCENTRATE by WILL’S WORLD Paired with Alaskan Amber’s Smash Galaxy

This single malt and hop beer is upfront with sweet fruit flavors and light hoppy background, with a sharp finish that lingers on the palate as the Tropic dabs melt into the mind.

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The Tale of Two Crafts The truth whoops and wails, writ large on the walls of former family farms in the form of financial spreadsheets and pitch decks. The Craft Cannabis industry has moved out of the cottage.

Producers and consumers stand in stark relief on the global stage, whether they’ve been dragged out of the shadows or strut proudly into the spotlight, finally able to slang and smoke in public view. Well, not literally - yet.

As with any new multi-billion dollar industry, no one knows where it’s going to go. But we can look at one place for clues: Craft beer.

Once maligned and bound by prohibition, beer spent nearly 90 years growing from a stylistically homogenous, commerce-over-creativity revenue machine into a diversified, rich landscape with a robust craft scene.

It took time. The Federal Prohibition of alcohol in 1933 didn’t lay an easy path to a true craft scene. Due to various economic and social factors - as well as cunning moves on the part of the emerging major players, particularly Anheuser-Busch - the immediate and lasting response to freedom was, “Let’s build it big, efficient and consistent!”

Beer became beer. It was light, it was yellow, it was easy to drink after a hard day. And it was nearly half a century before anything truly unique came along.

In the same way the repeal of Prohibition didn’t lead to a craft beer scene, the federal legalization of Cannabis won’t help the craft producer as much as it will help the well financed, global players already entering the industry. That game is going to be about scale, distribution logistics, and out-positioning the other guys.

But, just like in beer, there will be room for big Cannabis and craft Cannabis alike.

History Lesson

To see how that will work, we don’t need to look to 1933. We need to look at 1978. That’s when homebrewing was legalized. Here, average citizens started legally brewing in their garages.

Homebrew shops sold ingredients and equipment

to the homebrewers. And some of the good ones loudly and often. started their own companies.

They strive for uniqueness, quality, and individuIn those early days, small businesses with unique ality. They prize the small and potentially imperfect tap lineups called themselves “microbreweries” over the large, consistent and widely available. and immediately provided a stark contrast with big Everything about their approach screams this. beer - so much so that the opposing term “macroThey give customers brewery tours. They pour brewery” was born. them tasting flights. They hang with them and tell The industry took root in the late ‘70s with craft the stories of the breweries and their brands. pioneers Sierra Nevada in California, the develIt’s safe to say that craft Cannabis will reach opment of the modern brewpub by Bert Grant in new levels once customers are allowed to conYakima, Washington, and later with the evolution sume product on-premises, at the farms and of the American-style IPA in the Northwest. production facilities, and exit through the gift shop It was an industry born out of the pioneering, after taking a killer tour. outlaw west - a region full of people willing to experiment and buck the trends, and who lived Community right in the middle of the best region in the world Craft beer, like craft Cannabis, is a tight-knit for cultivating the raw materials necessary. community with its own code and its own sense The craft Cannabis and craft beer industries are of how to do business. But, like in any growso close to each other, so analogous, it makes ing industry, it’s easy to lose the plot once big sense that hops and Cannabis money starts getting tossed are part of the same genetic around. family. But there are a few The Brewer’s Association, It was an industry born things about the other craft founded in 1978, forged out of the pioneering, industry that craft Cannabis the backbone of the indusOutlaw West - a region will need to keep in mind as it try. It had bylaws, crafted full of people willing to continues to grow. definitions, and officially experiment and buck the determined what it meant trends, and who lived Direct Sales to be labeled as a craft right in the middle of the brewery.

You’ve probably seen it at your local craft brewery - lines There are a number of best region in the world of beer geeks hunting for a associations and people for cultivating the raw 4-pack of the latest “whale.” attempting to create a simmaterials necessary.

The brewpub and tasting ilar type of coalition in the Sound familiar? room is one of the most powCannabis industry, but none erful tools in the craft beer of them has emerged as the garage. There are entire categories of the craft leader. Part of that is likely because Cannabis is so beer industry that distribute 25% or more of their diversified in its product types and geared toward tasty suds via on-premise sales and consumption. disparate consumer demographics.

That’s 25% more business, with higher margins, One association will likely not do the trick. directly into the hands of their customers - who Perhaps we’ll see a Craft Grower’s Association, leave the brewery as converted fans. Without that a Craft Processor’s Association, and a number of channel, craft beer would rely entirely on distribuother groups. tion networks run largely by companies with direct But the desired impact remains the same. or indirect financial ties to big beer.

If the craft Cannabis industry hopes to retain That’s an option currently closed to the entire its identity as a market segment geared toward Cannabis industry without separate retail locasmall to mid-sized businesses whose products tions, and even then, consumption is prohibited. are focused on creativity and uniqueness, those That’s in direct conflict with building a robust like-minded companies need to band together, industry. enact change, and determine their own future as one, united voice.

Messaging Hopefully that will help carve out room in the In part because of the ability to communicate industry for a robust craft Cannabis community directly with their customers at their brewpubs and alongside the consistent, efficient, globally distribtasting rooms, craft breweries have been able to uted network of conglomerated companies that hone their message and broadcast their purpose are already consolidating their efforts.

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Coalition Brewing 2705 SE Ankeny St, Portland CoalitionBrewing.com

CBD-infused beer It

came out of nowhere, as it must have for so many Portland craft beer drinkers. There I stood, craning up at the chalkboard at a north Portland pub, scoping the selections in search of the evening’s first pint. The pub had a stellar list, I’m sure.

There was probably a pilsner on draft. Two or three hazy milkshake IPAs. Maybe even an imperial bourbon barrel-aged stout and a sour.

But I can’t remember what was on tap that night, because I forgot about the other taps as soon as the beertender suggested something new: “Try the Coalition Two Flowers IPA,” she said. “It has CBD in it!”

It was early 2017. I was about to decide to leave the beer industry for a career in Cannabis, but at that point, I still had reservations of a regulatory nature.

That pint helped tip the scale. I deplaned from the beer industry and boarded rocketship Cannabis. All because Phil Boyle and the crew at Coalition Brewing decided to brew a new beer.

“I think bridging the gap is an important thing,” Boyle said.

“Especially in Oregon. I think the identity of Oregon is craft Cannabis and craft beer. There really is a natural synergy to the overlap.”

He worked with his team to carve out a new niche in the competitive Portland beer market, while at the same time helping destigmatize the concept of Cannabis for the average consumer.

“The response was really phenomenal,” he said.

Since the initial launch of Two Flowers IPA, Boyle says the beer has become the runaway sales leader of the Coalition lineup. It has gone well beyond a few niche taps at Cannabis friendly brewpubs, and now comes in bottles that claim real estate on the shelves at New Seasons Markets and retailers around the state - riding the CBD wave headfirst into the mainstream.

FINDING CONFIDENCE IN NUMBERS

Common wisdom in the market suggests that one of the biggest hurdles standing in the way of the growing Cannabis landscape is a lack of knowledge and PLANTING THE SEED awareness about the plant, its compounds, and its benefits. The industry currently Coalition became one of the first companies in the world to craft serves only a small fraction of its total potential customer base, in part because and distribute a CBD-infused beer when the brewery many people lack the product knowledge to confidently select launched Two Flowers CBD IPA as part of Portland’s the appropriate entry point to consumption. inaugural Weed Week in December 2016. In the years With a mellow, low-dose CBD beer such as Two Flowers, CoWith a mellow, since, they’ve taken steps toward building a bridge bealition provides an easy introduction for cannabinoid curious low-dose CBD beer tween two similar but separate industries - craft beer craft beer fans. Now, Boyle’s goal is to collaborate with others such as Two Flowers, and craft Cannabis - and capturing a sizable share of and continue to drain the moat between the industries.

Coalition Brewing both markets’ customer bases in Oregon.

“The big thing with Cannabis is education and normalization, provides an easy Boyle, the co-owner and General Manager of the and the best way to do that is through collaboration,” he said. southeast Portland brewery, has since made a name Earlier this year for 4/20, Coalition brewing launched Certiintroduction for for himself as a chief scale-tipper and familiar charfied Hazy IPA, a new CBD-infused collaboration beer with East cannabinoid curious acter in the Portland beer and CBD realms. But it all Fork Cultivars and True Terpenes. For those new to the scene, craft beer fans. started with a common quandary: How does a brewEast Fork Cultivars has become a household name in CBD-rich ery compete in the modern Portland craft beer scene? craft Cannabis and hemp in Oregon, and True Terpenes is an “To be honest, it first came about like, ‘How do we industry leader in the plant-derived, bottled terpene market. make a beer that sells?’ We’re a business, and Portland is a very innoCertified is a juicy, hazy IPA with a hefty dose of Citra hops to complement vative beer market,” he said.

Tangie terps from True Terpenes, and is infused with CBD extracted from East The craft beer industry has always been known for innovation, parFork’s craft hemp. This newer beer hasn’t overtaken Two Flowers in terms of sales ticularly in Oregon. But in 2016, the beer industry had begun slowing numbers, but Boyle says it’s the second best-seller in the brewery’s lineup. compared to the preceding decade. At the same time, the emerging legal Cannabis industry was rocketing into the mainstream. The crew CULTIVATING THE FUTURE at Coalition Brewing heard about Dad & Dude’s, the small Colorado The success of Two Flowers and Certified has been so great that Coalition brewery that became the first in the U.S. to gain approval to produce a Brewing has significantly expanded its CBD beer offerings. The brewery currently CBD beer from the Federal Tax and Trade Bureau. Here, the seed of an pours a number of CBD beer taps exclusively at the taproom, including Mahalo, idea started to germinate. a dry-hopped pineapple sour, the Dandy Shandy, a beer and lemonade mixture infused with CBD, and the Circus Hour Strawberry Lemonade Sour.

BLAZING THE TRAIL With the buzz around the infused beverage market, you can bet people in both As with any emerging regulated market, especially one pulling itself industries are watching Coalition’s CBD beer program closely. Boyle says that as out of the mire of prohibition, those first disruptive trailblazers often long as he has something to say about it, he’s going to keep finding those synerbear the brunt of the risk, taking chances with new regulatory territory gies between the two markets. that’s rife with gray areas and room for interpretation. But Boyle, a “We respect both industries, and we understand the responsibility we have, pilongtime appreciator of both craft beer and craft Cannabis, saw the oneering CBD beer,” he said, adding that the brewery has an increasing number writing on the wall. And the native Irishman knew that his adopted home of new customers who come in for Two Flowers. of Portland was a perfect place to launch a CBD beer brand.

“It’s not allowed to be a gimmick beer,” he said.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR | Tom Bowers has years of experience in the trenches of the alcohol and Cannabis industries. He currently runs Propagate Consultants, where he and his team help companies navigate the complexities of building businesses in competitive regulated markets.

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General Manager Phil Boyle and Head Brewer/ & Owner Elan Walsky.

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CBD infused beers on the patio, anyone? Have a pour of Two Flowers IPA, Color Me Kush IPA and Dandy Shandy.

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Terp Hunters In a market saturated with botanical terpene infused cartridges, Rebel Roots goes above and beyond by extracting steam-distilled Cannabis-derived terpenes in-house. In the process of extracting for distillate, all flavor or “terpenes” are more or less lost from the original starting material. While others create “terpene profiles” with artificial terpenes, Rebel Roots reintroduces potent Cannabis terpenes into tasteless, high quality, and powerful distillate to target specific effects. With the help of a new state-ofthe-art liquid chromatography separator, they are surely taking their craft to the next level!

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Chief Extraction Artist Wesley Prickett, Moon Doob Artist Jess Gomez, Vacuum Distillation Cale McCoy, CEO Niles Christodoulidis and Packaging Processor Monica Pezze.

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“In our opinion, Cannabis derived terpenes have flavor and psychotropic properties not found by reconstructing profiles sourced from botanical derived terpenes. Overall, the flavor & effect are drastically different.”

WHAT ARE TERPENES? Aromatic organic compounds that enhance your high, affect taste, and hold countless medicinal benefits.

They can be found on every plant on earth.

With over 20,000 in existence, there are about 100 different terpenes produced by the Cannabis plant. Terpenes can be sour, spicy, bitter or sweet, and are further broken down into an array of aromas and flavors including berry, citrus, pine, fuel and more.

HOW DO TERPENES AND CANNABINOIDS WORK IN SYNERGY?

Terpenes working together with other cannabinoids can result in a more enhanced effect. At the same time, they can also counterbalance one another resulting in a decreased effect. Terpenes can allow for strains to have more antidepressant, more anti-anxiety, or more anti-inflammatory effects than another. For example, the terpene linalool is known for creating feelings of ease and relaxation, while limonene can create more of an energetic experience.

WHAT DIFFERENTIATES CANNABIS DERIVED TERPENES FROM BOTANICALLY DERIVED?

Ultimately it comes down to your starting material, with Cannabis terpenes being derived from Cannabis and botanical terpenes being derived from legal plants like citrus, pine needles, cloves and lavender. All terpenes start from the same molecular structure. In our opinion, Cannabis derived terpenes have flavor and psychotropic properties not found by reconstructing profiles sourced from botanical derived terpenes. Overall, the flavor and effect are drastically different.

WHEN I’M AT THE DISPENSARY, WHAT CAN I LOOK FOR TO INDICATE CANNABIS DERIVED, TERPENE INFUSED PRODUCTS?

It’s hard for consumers to know right now.

There has been new guidance as far as packaging Cannabis derived terpenes versus botanical derived/food additives. The biggest indicator you have is if Cannabis derived terpenes are not listed at all, then you will know it’s composed of botanical terpenes. OLCC requires that we list all ingredients, and you’ll find that the only ingredient listed in ours is Cannabis concentrate.

49 WHAT IS THE OPTIMAL WAY TO CONSUME CANNABIS DERIVED TERPENES? Diluted, as

terpenes are very strong. We blend our Cannabis derived terpenes into high potency distillate to carry the characteristics of the plants into a tasteless and odorless distillate. We also use a higher than normal concentration of terpenes to create a specific effect, rather than flavor.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE MOST COMMON TERPENES FOUND IN CANNABIS? Myrcene,

a-pinene, limonene, caryophyllene, linalool, humulene, terpinolene, ocimene, eucalyptol, and geraniol to name a few.

WHAT DOES YOUR TYPICAL STARTING MATERIAL CONSIST OF? Cured Cannabis. We

are currently experimenting with new methods and technology to capture a broader range of terpenes from fresh and frozen material.

WHAT SOLVENTS ARE USED IN YOUR TERPENE EXTRACTION PROCESS? Primarily, we use only

water to steam distill the terpenes. For further refinement, we use a state-of-the-art Biotage Liquid Chromatography Separator that utilizes a blend of hexane and acetone.

HOW DO YOUR EXTRACTION PROCESSES DIFFER FROM WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING IN THE INDUSTRY? We are using different sources

of technology to take our processes a step further.

Using chromatography, we are able to separate specific terpenes for specific medicinal uses.

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concentrate OF THE MONTH

STRAWBERRY BANANA DIAMONDS

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Ako Farms out of Sitka has been hitting the market with some heat, and the Strawberry Banana diamonds meet every mark for flavor, potency, and quality of THCA crystal.

“Fragrant and fruity, hints of fresh strawberry and ripe banana with an earthy footnote fill the air...”

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Packaged neatly in a thick glass jar, you’ll find a cluster of gorgeous yellow tinted diamonds. Fragrant and fruity, hints of fresh strawberry and ripe banana with an earthy footnote fill the air immediately as you crack the jar. Inhale is thick and ripe with banana flavor, followed by the thick and earthy aroma that lingers on your tastebuds. You don’t get much of the strawberry flavor at first, but after a few hits you begin to taste the sweet aromatic berry flavors more and more. The high is euphoric, with a hint of focus and drive to get things done. Testing in at 93.7%, it’s not an all-day smoke for everyone. But for the seasoned smoker, it combines a smooth yet bold smoke and has the effect to back up the taste.

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MEDICATED CHOCOLATES “What you find with these is a great natural texture and the little bit of chocolate liqueur blends well with the infused flavor, which is light at best and not very noticeable unless you’re looking for it.”

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NORTH INFUSIONS A new product from the folks at North Infusions, a Great Northern Cannabis company, has been long awaited.

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I had hoped to get my hands on some of their confection and was pleasantly surprised when presented with them! Sometimes with medicated chocolate it can be really hit or miss, depending on how the chocolate is infused.

What you find with these is a great natural texture and the little bit of chocolate liqueur blends well with the infused flavor, which is light at best and not very noticeable unless you’re looking for it.

The dark chocolate hits the same marks, with a strong cocoa flavor and a thick texture.

If you’re a fan of dark chocolate it’ll be hard for you to stay away from the whole pack, and at 2.5mg per piece, there’s no reason to hold back. Available at Great Northern Cannabis, try a piece today!

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RECIPES

MEATLESS MUNCHIES

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THREE MUSHROOM STEW

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Serves 6

½ oz dried shitake mushrooms 2 tablespoons canna-oil 2 leeks, rinsed and chopped 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 2 lbs assorted mushrooms, cut uniformly 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 12 oz whole wheat pasta, any shape ½ teaspoon salt 6 medium eggs Vegetable spray

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1. In a small bowl combine dried mushrooms with one cup of hot water. Allow to sit 20 minutes.

2. Heat the canna-oil in a large skillet. Sauté the leeks and the carrots until cooked and tender, 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic and stir to combine. Place in a bowl. Add the fresh mushrooms to the pan and cook until the moisture from the mushrooms is released, 8-10 minutes. Add the rosemary and the salt and return the vegetables to the pan along with the mushrooms and their liquid.

3. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.

4. Divide the cooked pasta between the six plates. Place the mushrooms on top of each serving of pasta. Keep warm.

5. Spray the pan with vegetable spray and cook the eggs, until the white is set. Place an egg on the top of each serving.

VEGETARIAN PAELLA Serves 6

2 tablespoons canna-oil 1 cup bell peppers, chopped or sliced 1 cup green beans, ends removed & cut in half 1 cup fennel bulb, sliced 1 medium onion, sliced 1 cup baby carrots, cut in half horizontally 1 cup zucchini, sliced 1 cup yellow squash, sliced 2 cups frozen lima beans 1 ½ cups canned garbanzo beans, drained ½ cup vegetable broth, low sodium 1 teaspoon saffron 1 teaspoon turmeric ½ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped 2 cups cooked short grain rice

1. In a large skillet heat one tablespoon of the oil. Add the peppers, beans, fennel, onion and carrot, cooking until almost tender, 10-12 minutes. Remove to a plate.

2. Add the remaining tablespoon of canna-oil and add the zucchini, yellow squash and the lima beans, cooking for 5-7 minutes. Add the garbanzos and cook for 2-3 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, add the broth along with the saffron and the turmeric. Allow to sit for three minutes. Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet, combine gently and serve.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH COUSCOUS Serves 6

THESE EARTHY VEGETARIAN RECIPES have been made with the strain Wesley’s Wish from East Fork Cultivars, our CBD kitchen mates. This strain is great for relaxation and a mild to moderate head high, which at times is just what the doctor ordered. With a rustic and fruity flavor profile, I love how this strain meshes with the ingredients of these dishes.

2 heads cauliflower broken into florets 1 medium onion, peeled & sliced in wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons canna-oil 2 cups white beans, drained 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 cup golden raisins 2 cups cooked couscous Dash of salt

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees 2. Place cauliflower and the onion wedges on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil. Roast until tender, 35-40 minutes. Stir occasionally.

3. In a large skillet heat the canna-oil and sauté beans, garlic and spices.

4. Add the raisins and cook an additional 3-5 minutes.

5. In a large bowl combine everything, including the couscous and toss gently. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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STORY by JONAH TACOMA for ALASKA LEAF | PHOTOS by DABSTARS

At 8:00 in the morning, the sun shone brightly through the haze of smoke in the cab. I cracked the window slightly, letting the sweet smell of Tangie float out into the morning traffic. It was Hempfest weekend and we had struck out early to raise the booth while you could still get a vehicle through the throngs of people massing near the entrance to Myrtle Edwards Park.

T H E EV E N T I TSE L F S T R E T C H E D OU T OV E R A M I L E ALO NG T H E COAST L I N E with vendors of all types and

sizes lined up and down the two bike paths, each acting as arterials, funneling the more than 100,000 attendees in and out with rhythmic regularity.

I moved to Washington state sight unseen in 1999, fueled by stories of good weed and rampant prosperity. Arriving unemployed and penniless, the tales of a massive and free Cannabis event quickly caught my ear.

I smiled recalling those early years. Weed was still illegal but the people of Seattle didn’t seem to think so, and once a year since 1991 they had proved it - throwing the world’s largest protestival, a literal smoke-in, complete with bands, stages and all manner of infrastructure.

Expedia had recently purchased the access roads north of the park and promptly denied access to the Hempfest team.

The result was chaos as the procession of vendors were forced to funnel in from the downtown side.

I leaned out the window near the entrance shouting to a Hempfester as an overzealous volunteer tried to shake me down for a vendor packet. Kat Vohnshack appeared out of nowhere, saving the day.

“Happy Hempfest!” I shouted, is Jonah Tacoma and I make We took the 4:20 leading the procession inward. my living giving back to stage three times that weekend, each time After years of volunteering and the community you created another half a decade as a vendor, with the same message through Cannabis.” of community. America Hempfest was like a second home I paced the stage was a Monopoly board addressing both sides of the to me - and the people that ran it and there were hotels my family. crowd which had grown to on every property.

By 4:15 on the first day, the a medium sized horde. Ryno Until it went federally sun had burned through the thick the stage manager whispered legal, Cannabis was a Seattle fog and I waited with Ron in my ear, “4:19. . .” brand new spot on the Bass and the crew for our turn to We took the 4:20 stage playing board. take the High Times stage. three times that weekend, The Dabstar giveaways, as they had been each time with the same message of dubbed, were a staple at Hempfest and we had community. America was a Monopoly board grown our brand throwing them around the and there were hotels on every property. world.

Until it went federally legal, Cannabis A spoonful of sugar I liked to call it. One part was a brand new spot on the playing free shit, one part social activism. Cannabis board. To a poor kid born to poor parents, meant economic mobility to a generation of Cannabis was the writing on the wall. This disenfranchised youth and I was here to preach. country had been divided up long before my Kat passed me the microphone as the clock grandparents were born. This was a chance hit 4:18. “Wake the fuck up Seattle!” I shouted, to give our kids something more. As the sun the giant speakers carrying my voice far into the went down, all the fervent excitement was park. I could see the heads snap around in the gone from the crew, replaced by a special distance. Jessica approached with a Magical kind of tiredness that only comes from Butter machine and an armload of gift boxes three-day Cannabis events. Bleary eyed from Hemper. “Tighten up!” I shouted again, and battle weary we said goodbye, joining motioning the gathering crowd closer to make the procession of vendors headed out of room for the onlookers in the back. the park, turning only to give one last “fuck “Welcome to a Hempfest tradition! My name you” in the direction of Expedia HQ.

Jonah Tacoma is the man behind Dabstars, an international Cannabis promotion company with roots way back in the medical world — learn more and follow along at Dabstars.com

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OPINION

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DOING THE IMPOSSIBLE

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For years the mantra has been “Hemp: food, fuel and fiber.” In the last few years “medicine” has been added to that refrain, thanks to CBD. I sincerely believe that in the not too distant future food will take center stage. As a vegetarian (fin and feather, no mammals) for the last 48 years, I’m a firm believer in the multiple benefits of a plant-based diet. Back then being vegetarian was extremely rare, especially if it wasn’t for religious reasons.

THERE ARE several trends that point to hemp taking its rightful place at the dinner table. Sure, only about 5% of Americans self identify as vegetarians, but the Impossible Burger is about to change that.

While there have been plant-based meat alternatives before, nothing has grabbed America’s attention like the Impossible Food’s animal-free burger. Vegetarian burgers aren’t new. In fact, they turn up on restaurant menus with increasing regularity. None have become truly mainstream, but they aren’t odd or rare or cause for finger pointing anymore.

Remember the last episode of Seinfeld in 1998? Probably. But do you remember the ad Gardenburger ran for 1.5 million dollars? In the end it didn’t work out so well and Gardenburger is now owned by Kellogg’s.

What makes the Impossible Burger different?

Heme, the chemical that gives red blood its color.

Impossible Foods developed a technology based on leghemoglobin, which is found naturally in the roots of soy plants. They created a genetically engineered yeast WHILE THERE HAVE BEEN and used a fermentation PLANT-BASED MEAT process to make it in bulk.

ALTERNATIVES BEFORE, Animal fat is replaced by coconut fat, textured wheat NOTHING HAS GRABBED AMERICA’S ATTENTION LIKE and potato protein.

But the real question: THE IMPOSSIBLE FOOD’S How good is the Impossible ANIMAL-FREE BU RGER. Burger? Delicious!

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How do I know? Because this vegetarian was in Wisconsin on a hemp-related business trip and ordered an Impossible Burger.

I was taken aback by the color when it arrived. It was gray like lamb and after I bit into it, I was sure it was meat. No big deal - it wasn’t going to kill me and truth be told I really, really enjoyed it. I went home convinced I’d eaten my first mammal burger in decades.

It wasn’t until I shared the story with my son Bryan, and he laughed and told me it really WAS vegetarian, and that my track record was intact.

The scientific research is overwhelming that red meat isn’t necessarily the best food source, especially in large quantities.

Research states “...long-term consumption of increasing amounts of red meat and particularly of processed meat is associated with an increased risk of total mortality, cardiovascular disease, colorectal cancer and type 2 diabetes, in both men and women.”

The American Heart Association’s website recommends “trimmed lean meats, no more than 5.5 ounces, cooked, per day”. They also suggest “meat substitutes such as beans, peas, lentils or tofu in entrees, salads or soups”. They go on to highlight foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids. Sounds like hemp to me.

Asking someone to change their diet isn’t easy.

It often means changing lifelong habits and learning new ways to cook. Americans love red meat and nothing exemplifies that more than a burger.

The fact that the Impossible Burger will soon be available nationwide at Burger King is potentially a huge cultural shift.

Think about it - pull up to the drive-thru window and order a plant-based burger with fries and a Coke. And Burger King isn’t the only mainstream chain embracing a plant-based burger. Red Robin, White Castle, Qdoba, Cheesecake Factory, Applebee’s There are numerous reasons and even Little Caesars Pizza why this is the right product have joined in. Sounds like the at the right time. . . ad lineup for a televised sports - plant-based diets are healthier for you event, doesn’t it?

Soy milk is on the menu - plant-based diets are environmentally of every coffee house in the sound compared to meat country, including Starbucks.

- plant-based diets can feed more people Dehulled hemp seeds are sold because they’re less expensive in grocery stores and Costco - not everyone has to be vegetarian, let not that anyone knows how to alone vegan, to make an impact cook with it. Tofu shows up in crossword puzzles.

Whether you want to decrease your chance of heart disease, lose weight, or reduce your carbon footprint, hemp is part of the answer. While I joke about ordering an Impossible Burger with fries and a high fructose laden soft drink, the fact of the matter is that we need to address agriculture, renewable resources and our impact on Planet Earth immediately.

We have long said that “hemp will save the planet,” and that may very well start on your plate.

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