Gelato

For this Strain of the Month, it’s time to explore an old classic in the Maryland market: Gelato by Verano. Gelato has a long history as a popular and mellow indica variety that contains a classic terpene combination, with myrcene on top and tapering off with a healthy dose of limonene and caryophyllene. 

Many recognize this profile as one that is comfortable and stable, but not all have experienced the pleasure of sampling Verano’s version of this iconic cultivar. Some may labor under the impression that a cultivar is the same regardless of who grows it or how and where it is grown. This is simply not true. Each team and growing system produces slightly different nuances from the same genetic blueprint.

Verano has a long-standing reputation for cultivating popular cultivars with top-tier techniques in the indoor growing community. This version of Gelato is an excellent example of good flower that gets pushed into greatness via the knowledge, experience and dedication of the Verano grow team. Gelato, a cross between Sunset Sherbet x Thin Mint Cookies, is a longtime favorite of mine and many Marylanders, but this particular iteration has a certain air of uniqueness that really makes it pop. 

Gelato is known to be a creamy, sweet and citrusy variety that melds earthy notes in a relatively delicate manner. However, the cheesiness of Verano’s version is notable. The flower and smoke both smell and taste of Gelato genetics, but there is a distinct note of hops that rises to the top of the palate and really makes Verano stand out as a grower. The hop essence isn’t too bold and doesn’t drown out the expected Gelato palate, but it’s noteworthy enough to be distinct. Within the Verano system and team is a standard operating procedure that allows them to take something comfortably high quality, like Gelato, and elevate it even further.

This batch from Verano will be a novel experience for anyone who loves Gelato grown from other companies, as it represents a unique expression of an old classic. 

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