A Golden State Celestial Peak
Lemon Sherbet x Black Afghan
For years, this top-tier cultivator from the shadow of Mount Shasta has packaged its flower in beautiful, simplistic packaging that speaks to the quality of the flower within. This selection from their latest lineup features the bright, airy zip of lemony terps with a hint of pepper and herbaceous earthy undertones. -By Tom Bowers
agoldenstate.com | @agoldenstate
Blueprint Life Alert
GMO x The Answer (GMO x Runtz)
With the battle between candy and gas, leave it to the legends at Blueprint to drop Life Alert on us. A balance of sweet candy character with waves of that gassy GMO funk, this one hits all the right notes. Don’t sleep on the hilarious social marketing behind the strain, starring co-founder Jordan Aguilar disguised as an elderly head in need of assistance. -By Tom Bowers
blueprintcannabisco.com | @blueprint_california
Bosky Genetics Cherry Zeltzer
Cherry Pie x Zkittlez x Biscotti
Few up-and-coming brands on the scene have a lineup that hits as hard as Bosky. Founder Ryan Clark has a stellar nose and palate and pushes out serious heat — his Cherry Zeltzer is no exception. Perfect for the seekers of mouthwatering fruit and candy terps, these frosty, dark green nugs live up to the name and then some. -By Tom Bowers
boskygenetics.com | @boskygenetics
CAM CAM Pop
Pop Rocks x Purple Push Pop
Lowkey one of the biggest, brightest stars on the heat map, Anna Willey’s CAM turns out a vast array of quality cultivars. The CAM Pop carries the company name for a reason — it’s a standout among standouts. Savory pine and sweet fruit soothe the palate, and the trichome-laden nugs bring massive jar appeal.
camdispensary.com | @cam_incali
Compound Genetics Old Money #6
Tribute x Eye Candy
A name synonymous with stellar genetics, Compound recently released several cultivars bred using the company’s Eye Candy genetics. Old Money #6, a cross between Eye Candy and Tribute, was one of the standout phenos from this project. Bright trichomes against a lush, dark green backdrop emit a potpourri of aromas and flavors, with hints of gas leading way to sweet, rich dessert topped with energetic citrus zest.
compound-genetics.com | @compoundgeneticsofficial
Fig Farms Kronuts
Donut Shop x Krypto Chronic
Fig Farms has done it again with the chunky, scrumptious Kronuts, one of many stellar cultivars coming out of the Oakland cultivator’s grow rooms. Like eating Dole Whip in a forest, Kronuts features phenomenal fruity terps, making for the perfect dessert strain. Don’t miss this sticky, sweet strain.
Green Dawg Cultivators Bedrock
Sherb x Zkittlez
Fuel and fruit take center stage with Bedrock, which must have been named because of its similarities to Fruity Pebbles. This is a layered example of how candy and gas terps can combine to create a complex, memorable experience — another winner from the living legends at Green Dawg.
Huckleberry Hill Farms Whitethorn Rose
Paradise Punch x Lemon OG
Every so often a cultivar becomes bigger than itself, inspiring trends beyond the grow room. Such is the case with Whitethorn Rose, now more famous for the hash made from the flower than for the flower itself. We couldn’t miss an opportunity to shine a light on WTR, a Leaf team favorite with its eye-opening character that we once likened to “electrified Tang.” If you see this flower grown by the man who bred it, John Casali of Huckleberry Hill Farms, do yourself a favor and pick it up. You won’t regret it.
pickhumboldt.com | @huckleberryhillfarms_wtr
MOCA Humboldt Rainbow Sherbet #11
Pink Guava x OZ Kush
When RS-11 dropped in Doja bags a few short years ago, it immediately rose to the ranks of the most noteworthy cultivars on the market. Since then, plenty of growers have tried their hand at this strain, but few have hit the sweet spot like MOCA out of Humboldt. Frosted green with shocks of amber hairs, this expression lays down a layer of ripe funk with sweet overtones. There’s a reason these guys win awards — they bring the heat.
mocahumboldt.com | @mocahumboldt
Snowtill Animal Crossing
True OG x Platinum x Kush Mints x Animal Cookies
Formerly known as Grumpy Tiger, this cut was gifted to Snowtill by the amazing dudes at Woodwide Highcraft. Raised in the expert care of the Snowtill team, Animal Crossing doesn’t play games with its complex terpene profile. This one unfolds in layers of crumbly sugar cookie, slight earthy funk, and an overall delectable nature. Another win for this San Francisco cultivator.
snowtill.com | @snowtillorganics
Team Elite Genetics Freeze Cup
Fuzzy Melon x Styrofoam Cup #1
We’ve been tremendously impressed with the array of hash and flower flavors coming out of the Team Elite Genetics jars, and the candied fruit character of Freeze Cup struck our sensors at just the right angle. Refreshingly sweet without going overboard, this cultivar pulled smooth and left a pleasant taste on our palate, leaving us wanting another sip.
Wood Wide High Craft Headbanger
Sour Diesel x Biker Kush
We may chase new terps on the daily, but the Leaf team has a huge soft spot for the classics. You know, those strains that used to be on every menu but dropped off years ago. Mendocino’s cherished children, Wood Wide High Craft, produces excellent expressions of classic strains, and their Headbanger takes us back at least a decade. Funky, gassy and zingy with sweetened chem notes, this is one of the most perfect expressions of the strain you’ll find nowadays. Seek it out.
