Blue Diesel

So, if you take part in the cannabis experience often, you've probably heard of strains called Sour Diesel, NYC Diesel, or Princess Diesel.  If not, you absolutely must try them. Or better yet, you should try this new hybrid strain called Blue Diesel.

Blue Diesel (henceforth known as BD) is very much like its Sour Diesel counterpart. It has rich fruity flavors, strong citrus smells, and a tangy aftertaste. However, I found that BD offered up one big  difference: its blue! No, seriously, the buds of this new strain actually have a blue hue, which would make sense considering that its made up of Blue Cheese and Sour Diesel. There are some reports that its actually Blueberry, which makes sense, but that's actually the Himilaya Blue Diesel. 

At first glance, you can't help but just fall in love with BD. Its blue and white hues, shimmering crystals, and plentiful red hairs, make it an absolute gorgeous bud. I found it offered up all the characteristics of an instant classic. Particularly, when vaporized; the flavors just never seemed to stop. It was literally an explosion of fruitiness that ended with a spicy but sour tang. You could just as easily pack yourself a nice fat bowl and enjoy the ride, but you'll lose a lot of the aforementioned flavors.

The experience itself was very pleasing. I felt like I was catapulted into the heavens (HAHA) within just a few seconds. Very much like Sour Diesel, you immediately feel a permeating explosion in your head and body that is very pleasing. No dreaded couch lock here; you feel completely cognitive and aware of your surroundings.

Overall, BD is phenomenal! It provided all of the characteristics of an old-school favorite, but with a new twist. I would recommend this bud for all users who are looking for something that isn't going to give them the anxiety that comes along with a lot of newer hybrids.

Overall Rating: Excellent

Ideal Users: Everyone

Ideal Method: Vaporizer

Carrier: HPC

Price: $13.888(g) ($50 eighth at 3.75g)

Date Enjoyed: 08/31/2010

Kush (SF Hydro)

This Kush drops a sweet chemical bomb of splendid stupidity. If not for my even more prolific coffee habit, the notion of writing this review may never have occurred. I am morbidly content.

It's perfect that I have nothing to do aside from getting a haircut and maybe grabbing a burrito -- maybe chicken Pra Ram instead. Or maybe both.

Come to think of it, I'll also be grabbing a larger sack of this Kush. It's the tits.

Thank God I have ice cream in the fridge.

Overall Rating: Excellent

Ideal Users: Suffering; or Tommy Chong impersonators.

Ideal Method: Vaporizer... or swishers.

Carrier: Independent Provider

Price: $11.42(g)  ($40 eighth at 3.5g)
Date Enjoyed: 8/25/2010

Yum Yum Good Bar

OK, so remember when you were a kid, and you would get space ice cream in those little metal foil packages? Well, this is the same concept, with one exception...these little foiled treats actually take you to space.

Slightly bigger than a cliff bar, these raspberry infused shortbread treats from the Vapor Room not only taste amazing, they pack a punch. Each bar is two doses, and at just $6.00, you can't go wrong. I can personally guarantee you'll be feeling like Ziggy Stardust in 45 minutes or less, with a high that can last upwards of 4-6 hours.

Aside from being extremely potent and incredibly delicious, Vapor Room's little wonder is not terribly sweet. In the past, I've found that a lot of clinics like to use massive amounts of sugar to cover the taste of cannabis. This, to me, is a big no-no. The Yum Yum Good Bar reminds me of my grandma's raspberry cobbler.

As we've mentioned before on 421 Review, edibles should be approached with caution. If you're new to eating cannabis, you may only want to eat half the bar, or less. Otherwise, you'll need the assistance of ground control and Major Tom.



      

Overall Rating: Woah

Ideal Users: Experienced with Edibles

Ideal Method: Munch with anything; tastes great

Carrier: Vapor Room

Price: $6 (double dose)

Date Enjoyed: 8/15/2010

Animated

It's a new strain for me, but the experience isn't entirely unique. Animated is pure, textbook Sativa.

If nothing else, Animated is also an exhibit against judging cannabis on smell or appearance alone. These big ugly nuggets taste and look like rotting Christmas trees. Still, the mind high more than makes up for any aesthetic weaknesses.

Many cannabis users of course enjoy their tasty looking, fruity smelling buds -- or perhaps a skunky hydroponic Kush -- so Animated's thin scent of decomposing evergreens may disappoint. Neither the dark, uniform green color, nor the gnarly brown hairs inspire much.

These aesthetics are typical signs that the cannabis was grown outdoors. Though not necessarily a bad thing in and of itself, outdoor cultivation usually produces cannabis that tastes or smells similar to what it was grown around, what was in the soil the plants grew up through (on that note, I also sense a sour hint of tomato vine). As such, outdoor grows likely won't bring the cannabis to the "true potential" that can be realized in more controlled environments. If grown in a controlled setting, you could get a nice, musty grapefruit scent and a very hairy bud out of Animated. Who knows what else the high may hold for you.

In all, Animated was enjoyable. It was built for the mind high aficionado, and if you can find a good indoor version, it will do you well.

It's a decent bud for the cyclist, biker, skater, alpine athlete, flying tomato, or any other type of active person in that, once you get up, its hard to mentally sit down again for an hour or two. Beginners or skittish types should probably stay away from Animated.

Helpful hint: the more experienced or curious person might try combining Animated with their favorite body stone, a Kush or something like that. I packed it with AK-47, and a choir of angels sang for me.

Overall Rating: Good to Excellent

Ideal Users: Sativa Lovers

Ideal Method: Bong rip; maybe augment with Indica. 

Carrier: Patients Helping Patients

Price: $14.28(g)  ($50 eighth at 3.5g)
Date Enjoyed: 8/16/2010