Dank Schrader & Bubba Skunk - HGA - Late November
On Black Friday I took advantage of HighGradeAid’s 50% off sale to stock up, though by the time I got to the site it was pretty sparse. I had been aiming to pick up some of the Sour Tahoe, but it was gone by the time I got there, so I ended up going for two ounces instead, one of Dank Schrader and one of Bubba Skunk. They were both rated AAA+. This review is only for the Dank Schrader, Bubba Skunk will follow below. When I first opened the bag, I was struck by the lack of smell. It looked pretty nice through the bag and I was kind of expecting a wave of odour, but it didn’t arrive. Instead I could catch a faint scent reminiscent of tea. When I transferred to a jar, I did my usual examination and very sticky was my first thought. The buds are almost all smalls, with a few mediums, but they’re all rock hard dense. It’s well trimmed, barely a noticeable leaf. The buds are a solid medium green colour broken only by the occasional orange hair. There is a coating of trichomes but they’re quite small and don’t stand out a whole lot. Overall they’re some pretty average looking buds, really sticky though especially once torn open. The smoke is where this strain shines. It went down so smooth I was surprised, I guess I’m just used to gassy strains making me cough. No coughing at all with this one. Burns white and has some heavy potency as well, two bowls was all I needed which is a good sign. It’s definitely an indica high, starts with a bit of a head buzz which quickly turns into a heavy body stone glueing you to your seat. It also caused me immediate hunger, not a typical effect for me. I was really surprised how strong this one was, not quite as good as the DCM but definitely up there. It’s stronger than the Pink OG Kush I picked up recently. Overall I’m really impressed with the Dank Schrader. Very sticky and very potent. The only place I feel it lacks is the nose, the AAA+ rating seems appropriate. For the price I paid an absolute steal, and I’d love to pick it up again in the future. 8.5/10 Additional Bubba Skunk Review: The Bubba Skunk was quite pungent upon opening the bag, a nice kushy odour with a strange undertone I can’t really place. It was also very sticky with almost all the buds stuck together in one clump. The buds were a good mix of mediums and smalls, and had a more noticeable coating of trichomes than the Dank Schrader. They were a darker green coloration with hints of purple on some of the leaves. A leafier trim than usual. The taste was similar to the smell, with more of that strange undertone coming through. Not my favourite tasting strain, but not bad tasting. The high is a moderate indica high, sedating but not overpowering. Of the two strains I picked up, I personally preferred the Dank Schrader, but the Bubba Skunk is nice as well and a great pickup for the price I paid. 7.8/10