Mainland Cannabis Review - Late November 2019
MoM/Retailer Name
Mainland Cannabis
Shipping/Packaging
Shipped from BC to Ontario in 4 days rather than the usual 3 due to some Canada post shenanigans that I'm sure many are experiencing lately with the holidays and such. Packaged in a little box to avoid anything being squished and everything within was vacuum sealed with no aroma whatsoever.
Strains :
Blue God
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Every time I've had Blue God it's never exactly won me over. This one however, completely changed my mind on the strain. Lovely bag appeal as this plump bud came sticky and frosty with a wonderful coating of milky trichs and orange hairs. Really compliments the purple and green colours of this perfectly trimmed nug.
The aroma profile of this blue god isn't as earthy and piney as what I am accustomed to, but more sweet with very pronounced notes of blueberry candy. Really reminds me of mataro blue or blue sapphire, and instantly stinks up the room especially when ground up. Tastes pretty much the same with a sweet and earthy exhale followed by berry accents. Produces some thick, but smooth smoke that burns a clean light ash.
Quite the spacey and heady high with potent euphoric effects followed by a full on lazy type couch lock. Not the type of strain for being active and functional but perfect for chilling around the house with some munchies and games. This one ended up being one of the favourites in the strains I tried!
Violator
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Mainland's Violator is as consistent as they come, and this batch is once again very good. It arrived sticky and frosty with plenty of full trichome heads. Light green in colour and thin orange hairs all over. Has that kind of soft and 'squishy' texture violator often has. Also very well trimmed.
The smell and taste are both very pronounced, with notes of earthy spice combined with the creamy Malana sweetness in it's lineage. Very terpy and flavourful, producing such a smooth smoke that you still lingers around on the taste buds. Burns clean too, leaving a light coloured ash in both bong and joint.
Dominate indica effects are fairly potent and quite long-lasting, providing a super mellow high with some headiness. Very relaxing too, enabling a peaceful couch locking buzz minus too much sedation as I find it's more functional. Great rendition of the classic Violator.
God OG Kush
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Another Jordan of the Islands bred strain, along with a few others in this review such as Blue God and UBC Chemo (his own rendition). The appearance of this flower is beautiful. Subtle purple streaks throughout the rather dense bud, covered in frosty trichome heads and winding orange hairs. Sticky to the touch and perfectly trimmed as well, with hardly any visible leaf.
The profile of this strain does a good job showcasing the aromas and flavours of both parents, God Bud and OG Kush. A mix of earth and pine with spicy/herbal undertones and just a subtle touch of skunk that is more so tasted than smelled. It burned so smooth in a joint and one of those smokes that are easy on the lungs and never get hot. And like all of the strains from Mainland that I have tried, burned clean.
I read the description before smoking and was excited about the high being a classic creeper type as those are always the best when you least expect it. This did not disappoint, as halfway through a show, I was hit with such a heavy and relaxing couch lock, accompanied by a warm and fuzzy euphoria. Really potent head high as well that made it hard to focus on multiple things but very good on one thing only lol.
Gelato
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My second time having gelato from Mainland and it's another great representation of the strain. Very dense and tight bud structure, also sticky to the touch, with purple hues throughout and a sea of orange hairs. It's quite heavy too as a bud that looked like a gram ended being over a 1.7. Perfectly trimmed as there is no visible leaf on this nug.
The aroma this flower emits is really pronounced and intoxicating. Sweet and creamy with berry/citrus undertones, yet spicy and peppery. The flavour is as good as it smells, with a creamy smoke that is thick yet smooth on the lungs and very enjoyable. Burns clean as well, leaving a light coloured ash behind.
A potent and effective high that seems to hit instantly with a buzzing behind the temples and eyes. Euphoric and heady with a relaxing and functional body stone. Lasts a decent amount of time too with just a bit of a burn out. Good ol' gelato high is usually perfect for after work or dinner.
CBD Gelato
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I've had a handful of CBD strains before but this is a first time coming across Gelato. A very nice bag appeal with some small trichome heads visible. I do believe there is a small amount of THC as well based on the effects which I'll mention below. The bud is of a looser and fluffy structure and sports a very vibrant green colour, with some purple sugar leaves and winding orange hairs. Slightly dry on the outside and could use some time with a humidity pack.
The aroma isn't similar to the gelato I am used to but then again it is a cbd flower. Instead it has a combination of sweet and herbal notes with a slight grassyness. It tastes similar when smoked, with sweet, earthy, and herbal undertones. Smoked rather smooth but with a slight throat tickle, and burned a light coloured ash.
Not too much info on this strain online but I do feel as there is still a THC content, albeit low. I felt slightly head buzzed but nothing overwhelming. It was also mellow and relaxing. I should note that I do have a higher tolerance but It did make me feel very calm and at ease after a small joint.
Bluefin Tuna
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Third time having Mainland's Bluefin Tuna and it's just as dank and pungent as always. Looks quite different in appearance however as this slightly fluffy nug is all green in colour with thin orange hairs opposed to the dark purple buds from last batch. Still so very sticky and frosty with tons of trichomes and some sugar leaf. Even a tiny bit breaks up to a big amount and clumps together with ease.
The nose and taste of this bluefin is just so pungently dank and gassy with that tuna kush goodness. There's also some subtle notes of sweet berry that linger after the exhale. Just makes for some nose stinging smoke that's surprisingly so smooth. Also burns a clean light ash in a joint. Very enjoyable and flavorful flower that stinks up the whole house.
The high this one produces is strongly indica leaning with some potent heady effects. Spacey, in your head type of high, complimented by a very calming and relaxing body buzz. Quite sedating too as a couple hits off a joint had me yawning instantly. Might have to fill a big ol' mason jar with some of this one day.
Alien OG
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I've said this before about the last batch of Alien OG but this one may be even better. They both had a crazy bag appeal but this may be the more terpier and potent of the two. This sticky and frosty bud is semi dense, sporting wicked purple hues with light orange hairs and milky white trichomes. Pretty neat trim with minimal sugar leaf, more towards the base.
The aroma and taste of this one is a pleasant mix of lemon and pine with very tropical-like undertones. There's also a nuttyness that becomes present upon exhale. Really flavourful on the pallet and lingers for quite some time. Smooth on the lungs and burns a lighter coloured ash and remained tasty throughout the whole joint.
This one produces a wicked high consisting of a mix of cerebral and physical effects. Uplifting and heady with a very calm and relaxing vibe. Doesn't really put you to sleep as it's suitable for day time use. This alien og is becoming a mlc staple and as a lover of OG strains it may be a new favourite.
UBC Chemo
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This is a strain I've only had once and it really is a great indica that left an impression on me and has a pretty cool history with unknown genetics. Arrived in a beautifully trimmed nug, slightly dense and sticky in texture, sporting a light forest green colour. Covered in long orange hairs and a layer of trichomes.
An aroma and flavour profile that is very nostalgic, as it reminded me of 'old-school' type weed from the early 2000's. Nothing exotic tasting or tropical here, which can be refreshing sometimes. Instead it has a very earthy and herbal smell and taste, slightly woody, with hints of nuttiness and pine in the smoke. Very smooth on the exhale producing a clean and light coloured ash.
The high this UBC Chemo provides is heavy and relaxing and definitely effective with slight pain and anxiety relief. I smoked some after a long and strenuous work day and it instantly changed my mood as I was sore and lousy feeling. Made me quite tired as it wore off and if I smoked any more I could see myself dozing off.
Green Hulk
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Not to be confused with the strain Incredible Hulk, this one is Green Hulk and it has quite a deep and complex lineage. Pepr, which is a Czech Land race, × Sweet Mendo Kush. This bud sports a very vibrant green colour like the hulk himself, with sharp orange hairs and a generous coating of trichomes. Not dry nor sticky, with a moderate moisture level and broke up nice and fluffy in the grinder.
Cracking this nug apart released a very herbal, sweet, and peppery aroma. There is something also fruity in the smell, and when smoking it I was finally able to detect it. It's the taste of grapefruits with a sweet, tropical type of spiciness. I looked backed at the genetics and turns out there is indeed grapefruit somewhere down the lineage! Craziness. It was quite smooth to smoke in a joint, more so than a bong, as the peppery smoke can tickle the throat and get the sinuses going a bit. Burned a very light coloured ash as well.
A mostly indica leaning strain but plays out more like a balanced hybrid at first, with a mix of relaxing but social and uplifting effects. It's not overpowering straight away but I found It to be quite the creeper that snuck up on me 20 minutes after smoking.
God's Green Crack
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Everyone has probably tried this strain at one point as it seems to be a staple in the Canadian marijuana scene. It's a Jordan of the Islands creation of God Bud and Green Crack. This pinecone shaped bud of GGC came looking extremely frosty in appearance with lovely dark shades of green and subtle purple colouration. Dense and sticky in texture with a tiny amount of leaves, making for a decent trim.
A very pungent aroma coming off this flower and especially after broken up. Notes of sweet herbs and incense with a rich woody and floral finish. Almost overwhelming to the senses and stings the nostrils. When smoked, the flavour comes through very nicely, offering a smooth exhale. Really enjoyable in a joint and the type of weed you can just keep taking power tokes of.
Might be as balanced as a strain can get in it's hybrid category. A potent mix of body and mind effects, but not overly sedating or overly stimulating. It's just a decent all around smoke, ideal for daytime use.
These samples were provided for honest and unbiased reviews.
