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Friday, March 5, 2021
The Spokesman-Review
NEWS & BUSINESS
Sungrowers Assocation honors growers with Craft Cannabis Cup By Joe Butler
EVERCANNABIS WRITER
The Washington Sungrowers Industry Association, a trade group of cannabis producers and processors from around the state, recently recognized more than 30 industry members for their efforts and accomplishments. The first-ever Craft Cannabis Cup presented awards in 15 categories, including best flower and best edible. Executive Director Crystal Oliver said the Craft Cannabis Cup was designed to bring together industry members throughout the state in the spirit of friendly competition. “Washington truly does have the best cannabis in the country, and it’s important that we preserve the smaller craftscale producers and processors,” she said. More than 30 judges with cannabis knowledge were asked to select the finalists in each category. These includes store owners, budtenders, social media influencers, and consumers. The judges collectively brought more than 500 years of cannabis experience. Some categories were based on the quality of product, others based on how it was grown – such as full outdoors, in greenhouses or using light deprivation techniques. The association also has hosted the Sun Cup each spring for the past three years, another opportunity to recognize the diverse products grown and created in Washington. Planning is in motion for this year’s Sun Cup. Entries are always welcome, as are applications for possible judges. Proceeds from the Craft Cannabis Cup help fund the association’s legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts. The finalists included:
Runners-up: Sunshine No. 4, Wildwood Flower Farm; Kill Kenny, CannaSol Farms
Best light-dep sungrown flower
Winner: Slurricane, Lazy Bee Gardens Runner-up: Dutch Royale, Eagle Trees; Mimosa, First Light
Bud Company
Best infused joint
Winner: Diamond Tips, Gold Leaf and Polar Icetracts Runners up: Trifecta, Puffin Farm; C02 Live Resin and Kief Coated Super Joint, CannaSol Farms.
Best solvent-free rosin
Best CBD flower
Winner: Malibu Marsha, No Mids Runners up: Sour Garlic Cookies, No Mids; Kanaka Kush, Gold Leaf and Polar Icetracts
Best indoor and greenhouse-grown flower
Winner: Remedy, Puffin Farms Runners up: My Sunshine and Cosmic Charlie, both from Raven
Winner: Harlequin, Washington Bud Company Runners up: Frida, Raven; Sour Tsunami, Lazy Bee Gardens
Winner: Tropicana Cookies, Good Good Garden Runners up: Dutch Treat Haze and Afghani Hash Plant, both from Washington
Best CBD cartridge
Best THC cartridge
Winner: Wedding Cake, Lazy Bee Gar-
Best dab
Winner: Mochi Gelato, Lefties Cannabis Co Runners up: Gorilla Unglued, Lefties Cannabis Co.; Mac & Cheese, Gorge Gold
Best preroll
Winner: Smokes Lavender Kush, Raven Runners up: Double Lemon Cheesecake, CannaSol Farms; Blueberry, Golden Leaf
Best topical
Winner: Solace, Green Revolution Runners up: Canis Soothing Liniment, Washington Bud Company; Intimate Lubricant, Green Revolution
Best savory edible
Winner: Lori’s Roasted Garlic Potato Chips, Craft Elixirs Runner up: Lori’s Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper Potato Chips, Craft Elixirs
Best CBD edible
Winner: Pioneer Squares Sour Cherry, Sour Elixirs Runner up: Turn On: Remarkable High CBD Spray, Green Revolution
Best tincture
Winner: Finest Cannabis Tincture Beauty Sleep, Green Revolution Runners up: Avocado Oil-Based Tincture 1:1 and Finest Cannabis Tincture Journey Sativa, both by Green Revolution
Best sweet edible
Best full-term sungrown flower
Winner: Rolexx, Eagle Trees
dens Runners up: Garlic Mushroom Onion, Yield Farms; Albino Koala, Raven
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Winner: Mixed Flavor Doozies, Green Revolution Runners up: Green Baker’s Gluten Free Cookies, Green Revolution; Lori’s Sweet Potato Chips, Craft Elixirs
