Genetics: XJ13 and StrawNana

Company: Bred by Malek in collaboration with Breckenridge Organic Therapy

Grower: Forbin’s Finest

Dominant terpenes: pinene and ocimene

Strawberry Slurpee, grown by Forbin’s Finest from a breeding collaboration between Malech and Breckenridge, came out of the jar in a beautifully tight, closely trimmed nug. While it felt dry to the touch, and didn’t clog the grinder, the grind itself had a fluffy, velvety feel which was a pleasure to work with when rolling a joint.

Strawberry Slurpee is also appropriately named, as it gives off an intensely berry-like scent, particularly after being ground. But with hints of balsamic as well, it had a fundamentally sophisticated aroma.

In contrast, the “pear-shaped” flavor was almost unremarkably mild, with only slight whiffs of gas and pine. The taste also commanded a little more attention in a joint than when smoked in a glass 1-hitter.

The “Creep Weed” surprise came when the high ran right up the back of our heads after only a couple hits on the glass. While the smoke was a bit mouth-numbing and cough-inducing (and funkier-smelling than the aroma coming off the nug), the overall effect was truly awesome.

Anxiety abated, hatred of humanity fell away, and the only thing which would have made the experience better would have been the chance to soak in a hot tub while spooning from a big bowl of brownie batter.

Quote Of The Smoke: “I’m a little stupid but not too bad.”