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Officer Dick Downey's Pot Report

My 10-20

Your Illinois Cannabis Authority

Strawberry Banana: MLK

NARRATIVE:
Dr. Martin Luther King's Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, December 10, 1964

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ANALYSIS:
Type: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (70% / 30%)

Genotype:  Strawberry Banana  =  Bubblegum  X  Banana Kush

The lineage listed here for the cut bred by partnership Reserva Privada & Serious Seeds. I do not know if this is the cut Ataraxia is growing for their version. The Bubblegum bred by Serious Seeds is the strawberry phenotype.

Cultivator: Ataraxia

Purchased On: 01/05/2017

Harvested On: 11/30/2017

Packaged On: 01/03/2017

Weight: 1 g

Purchase Price: $20, + tax

NOTE: I do not identify dispensaries in my reviews. However, if you want to know the shop that's offering this pricing, I will provide it to anyone who requests it.

Delivery Method(s) Used: clean, glass pipe

Cannabinoids Profile: THCa 28.15%; THC .49%; CBDa 1.95%; CBD 0% (ACT Labs)

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Phenotype Profile: I took a step back when I first saw this sample. Even for a 1-gram sample, the bud size was underwhelming, which was surprising since Ataraxia never skimps on bud selection. But I didn’t freak out because Officer Downey’s years of experience on the street told him that this might be one of those Indicas which produces dense, popcorn-sized buds, like the sticky Reserva Privada. I’ve never had this strain before, so I did some research and it seems Strawberry Banana does produce long thinner colas consisting of a small bud structure. Since I’ve never seen this strain’s plants, I’m making a guess based on my research that this plant probably yields a smaller, popcorn-like bud.

When I took a closer look at these little nugs, they bud structure was dense and tight. They exhibited light, neon greens with hints of purple and a few random orange hairs all wrapped in a generous coat of trichomes. This sample was on the dry side, so I put a 58% Boveda humidity pack in with the bud for 24 hours to wake it up.             
            Bud Density: 4.5   [1 -5]

Terpene Profile: I did not request the lab report for this sample, so I will not be providing the specific terpene levels for this product.

In their intact state, these little buds emitted a banana-forward aroma with hints of berry. Once ground, the actual aroma of strawberry coame through and mingled with banana and a light hash. When smoked, I tasted banana on the inhale and banana and sweet berry on an earthy backdrop on the exhale. And for me, the mild taste of Bubblegum coated my palate. A tasty smoke.

TIP: To learn how you can use this terpenes data to better your health, see the Terpenes Library. 

Effects: Comes on deceptively slow. At first, I felt a cerebral happiness at work and a little boost of energy. After about 15-20 minutes, the delayed Indica effects kick in and you’re soon experiencing a potent but functional body melt that does not take over the cerebral but instead compliments it.  

Duration of Effects: 2 hours

May Help With: Helped with mood and mild cervical arthritis. May also help with PTSD, body and muscle pain, nerve pain, anxiety, stress, depression, nausea, appetite (and more)

Rating: 3.5/5
A deceptively diminutive Indica-leaning bud that’s tasty and offers a unique set of effects. 

​NOTE: For details about this 1-5 Rating Scale, click here. 

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RPT SUMMARY:
And remember, the next time you turn around, turn around again...’cause I’ll be there.

-Officer Dick Downey, Badge #710​

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Case: Strawberry Banana (flower)  

 

File Date: 01/14/2018

Case No: 0168