S.A.G.E.
(samples pictured above are from the T.H.Seeds garden, The Silver Lizard, Natural Alternatives for Health, and The High Country Grower’s Collective)
S.A.G.E. STRAIN INFORMATION
General Information
Type: Sativa-dominant hybrid
Genetics: Big Sur Holy x Afghani
Geographic Origin: California, USA, then to Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Seed Company/Clone: T.H.Seeds
Glass Slipper
(Samples pictured above come from Colorado Alternative Medicine (CAM), Green Dream Health Services, Heartland Pharmacy, and Southwest Alternative Care)
GLASS SLIPPER STRAIN INFORMATION
General Information
Type: Sativa-dominant hybrid
Genetics: Krome’s “The White” x Pineapple pheno Cinderella 99 males
Geographic Origin: The Netherlands
Seed Company/Clone: Dutchgrown Seeds
Description: Glass Slipper is an example of the Dutch breeding scene getting their hands on one of the United States’ most wanted clone-only strains and fusing it with some of the best they have to offer. ”The White” is a supremely potent variety thought to be evolved out of the OG Kush family line, while Cinderella 99 is a much-loved Brothers Grimm classic that was once seen as the pinnacle of Dutch breeding projects. A fusion of these two strong genetic lines has produced a wonderful hybrid in Glass Slipper, one which retains the Kushy elements of the mother but has an interesting floral-sweet-fruity twang and a more cerebral effect added by the Cinderella 99 males.
History
Story: Krome’s “The White” is thought to have come from an S1 (self-pollinated) bagseed which came out of Triangle, an elite Florida strain that many believe is an original OG Kush line. This strain has earned a reputation as one of the most potent clone varieties in the world, regularly testing at 23%+ THC and looking like something out of a genetic experiment to maximize trichome production. This strain was created by Dutchgrown Seeds when their lead breeder got her hands on The White and had a stable of pineapple-scented original Brothers Grimm Cinderella 99 males waiting to provide pollen.
Awards: None
Growing Information
Flowering Time: 8 to 9 weeks
Preferred Growing Medium: Glass Slipper does well in soil or hydro setups, and grows medium-tall when given adequate root space. The yield is larger than The White on its own and the plant tends to form a rather strong central cola despite moderate amounts of side branching. It normally makes a good SCROG plant due to the tendency to grow an even canopy. Coco coir works especially well with this plant, matching the yields of hydro but offering more flavor — in our experience, the best Glass Slipper that we’ve had has been coco-grown.
Patient Expectations
Appearance: Big creamy orange-colored nugs with a rounded top shape are the most common in this variety, with the structure taking most directly after The White’s rounded loafy Kush structure. The pistils upon close inspection are actually a very deep orange, but when combined with the thick trichome coverage, the appearance takes on a creamsicle orange quality which makes it very appealing to the eye. The trichomes are densely-packed but tend to have smaller heads, something common in both parental varieties.
Scent: The Kush elements present in The White are the most noticeable aroma in most phenotypes, but there is a pungent fruity, floral sweetness lurking in the background that comes out in the Cinderella-dominant plants especially. Spicy, dank, with a hint of sweetness – Glass Slipper is often more complex and engaging than either parent strain, a complex interplay of pineapple-citrus musk and Kush.
Flavor: A soft sweetness with a spicy background on the inhale, then a dank Kush-influenced finish on the exhale matches the aroma, but almost in reverse. Some phenos will have a sweeter flavor, but The White tends to dominate in this area.
Effects: Glass Slipper is very potent thanks to its genetic pedigree, and it hits hard, fast, and early. At times, it can cause moments of a wandering mind where the user walks around aimlessly, thinking deeply on a variety of subjects almost without realizing it. GS is more cerebral than The White, but has the same tendency to knock the user’s legs out from underneath them at high dosages. Strong to the eyes and head, it has shown benefits with ocular issues and migraines, while improving mood and never approaching the anxiety-ridden side of the Sativa spectrum — it’s a great choice for any time of day thanks to its hybrid nature and balanced effects.
Mob Boss
Mob Boss (ChemDawg D-dominant phenotype)
Mob Boss (Tang Tang-dominant phenotype)
Mob Boss Medical Marijuana Strain Profile
General Information
Type: Hybrid
Genetics: ChemDawg D x Tang Tang males
Geographic Origin: California, USA
Seed Company/Clone: Grindhouse Medical Seeds
Description: A super-frosty Sativa-leaning hybrid, Mob Boss combines the notoriously hard-hitting Chem D with Grindhouse’s own Tang Tang male, which is a Sativa selection from Breeder Steve’s Blockhead known for imparting incredible resin coverage to anything it touches. The photos above showcase both the Tang Tang-dominant phenotype of the plants as well as a Chem D-dominant one.
History
Story: Among many aficionados, Chem D is believed to be the best of the ChemDawg family tree, possessing both an incredible flavor as well as a head-knocking cerebral effect which pulls even the highest-tolerance patients deeply into their couch (it yields better than the ’91 as well). Using this strain as the mother plant, Grindhouse’s chief breeder “Steele Savage” found the perfect match in a collection of Tang Tang males. This cross was released to the seed market in 2009, and these particular phenotypes were found in 2010 by Tierra Rojo.
Growing Information
Flowering Time: 60 to 70 days depending upon phenotype
Preferred Growing Medium: The Tang Tang adds vigor and yield to the Chem D and branches well, making this a superb plant for SCROG methods, as it will produce large colas on well-trained side branches and continues growing more dense into the final week. This plant seems to give the best combination of yield and quality when grown in a coco-based medium and fed heavily — the trichome production displayed from week 3 on is astounding and the Mob Boss tends to look like the “whitest” plant in almost any room due to the fan leaves being caked with densely-packed thin-headed trichomes. The Tang Tang phenos will have more pointed colas while the Chem D will be more rounded and blocky at the tops.
Patient Expectations
Appearance: One of the most trichome-laden strains we’ve ever seen at KindReviews, Mob Boss (especially the Tang Tang-dominant phenotypes) is absolutely covered with trichomes, from fan leaf stems to the tip of the large colas. This distinctive appearance and very stout density makes its “bag appeal” off the charts for most patients, eliciting “wow”s from all but the most jaded connoisseurs. When growing, the different phenotypes will be readily-apparent due to their differences in smell, but the Tang Tang-dominant phenotypes will be taller and will have a stronger, pointed central cola while the Chem D phenos will chunk up a bit more but stay shorter with rounded-top colas.
Scent: An herbal-citrus aroma is the predominant one before the strain is broken apart — the Tang Tang side of the family is not known for its scent. Once broken apart, it displays a hint of the sharpness from the Chem D, but is still largely vegetal and citrusy. The Chem D-dominant phenotypes will have a much sharper aroma with elements of the notorious chemical-skunk-citrus funk of the mother, but the Tang Tang still tends to tone the whole package down slightly from the original D.
Flavor: Like the smell, it’s not the most pungent thing around, tasting of herbal citrus with hashy notes in the background and a thick, expansive smoke. Again, the Chem D phenotypes have a more assertive flavor and a lingering aftertaste of chem.
Effects: Thanks to the Tang Tang influence, this strain isn’t nearly as heavy or overtly potent as the ChemDawg D, which is a good thing for many patients who still like to be productive during their day. The couchy yet cerebral D influence is still felt though, especially in the second half of the experience (most strongly in the Chem-dominant phenotypes). The Tang Tang phenos tend to be very clear-headed and smoothly uplifting, feeling like a moderate Sativa — the different expressions of this plant definitely deliver different effect packages. Despite its absolutely ridiculous appearance, Tierra Rojo refers to this strain as a bit of a “show pony” in that it doesn’t quite live up to the insane potency that the looks promise. Still, it’s above-average in potency and delivers a balanced effect which aids with muscle relaxation, mood elevation, appetite stimulation, and often gives a boost of energy as well (Tang Tang plants especially).
Isaac Haze
(the samples pictured above are from Natural Remedies)
ISAAC HAZE STRAIN INFORMATION
General Information
Type: Sativa-dominant hybrid
Genetics: Giesel (ChemDawg D x Massachusetts Super Skunk) x Ace Seeds Bangi Haze (Congo x Nepalese)
Geographic Origin: Unknown — Giesel comes from the Massachusetts area, Bangi Haze has diverse origins
Seed Company/Clone: Bodhi Seeds
Description: A worldly fusion of inter-continental proportions, this cross from Bodhi Seeds fuses a very rare clone-only creation from Chemdog (of the ChemDawg strain family fame) in Giesel with Ace Seeds’ exotic but relatively quick-finishing Bangi Haze. The various phenotypes range from the expected stank of the Giesel to the complex spicy incense-heavy aroma of the Haze, but the most choice phenos will exhibit an almost sweet lemony-fuel spice bouquet that is truly something extraordinary. It produces fairly large nugs which often have a uniquely greasy resin profile and normally have moderate leaf coverage.
History
Story: A recent (2011) hybrid by Bodhi Seeds, this strain’s origins are somewhat unclear except that it went up for international sale during 2011. The story of the Giesel revolves around the breeder known as Chemdog, the same man who is responsible for popularizing and breeding the majority of the ChemDawg family line. The Giesel combined his Chem D (germinated in 2001 from the original seed stock which produced the original ’91 Chem) with the notorious clone-only Massachusetts Super Skunk, which was involved in the creation of Sour Diesel as well. This serious pedigree made a great match for the exotic Bangi Haze, which comes from the worldly Ace Seeds, a firm which specialized in unique landrace varieties.
Awards:
Growing Information
Flowering Time: 65 to 80 days depending upon phenotype (most finish around 70 days)
Preferred Growing Medium: A vigorous plant which responds well to netting and other low-stress training methods, this hybrid will product fairly large colas even if topped, continually reaching for the light despite having relatively close node spacing.
Patient Expectations
Appearance: A mostly pale green plant as it grows, the finished product is equally light in coloration, exhibiting an array of almost golden tones mixed with light green leaves and creamy orange pistils. It is extremely resinous and tends to leave an almost greasy feeling on the hands (when live, it feels almost like WD-40 sprayed on the fingers, then dries to a superglue-like tackiness after about 30 seconds) — the bag appeal is very high due to the thick trichome coverage and open structure. Flower shape varies slightly depending upon phenotype, but they tend to be fairly slender but come to a rounded tip, often with a healthy “crown” of calyxes.
Scent: Again, it depends quite a bit upon phenotype what sort of aromas come out of this complex cross — however, most plants tend to have a unique citrus incense profile which tickles the nostrils, especially when freshly-ground. Notes of sandalwood, tea, fuel, and softer floral notes all intermingle into what is a dream combination for many Sativa-lovers. Pungent without being overwhelmingly stinky like the Giesel mom, this strain’s smell is both exotic and familiar while remaining very pleasant. Some phenotypes do exhibit the pungent Chem end of the spectrum, with skunky chem-fuel elements which come in at varying amounts.
Flavor: The taste mostly matches the aroma of the various phenotypes, with the Giesel-dominant examples normally having a more pungent aftertaste than a frontal taste and the opposite existing with the more lemony-incense Haze varieties. A bit of hashiness creeps into the flavor at times simply due to the thick trichome coverage which is present, but the smoke is very smooth and not particularly expansive.
Effects: Not a “creeper”, the Isaac Haze quickly fills the user with a buzzing mental throughout both the mind and body as well as sending a burst of cycling pressure into the eyes and face. It’s a strain which increases the overall mood as well as the activity level of the user, especially early on when the effects are at their strongest. As it settles into the bulk of the duration, it becomes more of a smoothly functional Sativa, with a continued body presence that keeps the user feeling at-ease but mostly active. Some of the more Giesel-dominant phenotypes hit a bit harder to the eyes and face and may cause a bit more mental fogginess, but even they don’t really inhibit function in all but the most detailed situations.
The variety has strong ocular properties and definitely provides a boost of energy and mental positivity. Though the early stages of some more Haze-dominant phenotypes can be a bit anxious and speedy, it falls short of being considered “racy” and that stage falls to the wayside rather quickly regardless, paving the way for an anxiety-free experience replete with appetite stimulation and anti-nausea properties.
Golden Goat
(samples pictured above are from Natural Remedies and Colorado Alternative Medicine)
GOLDEN GOAT STRAIN INFORMATION
General Information
Type: Sativa-dominant hybrid
Genetics: Freak Island Sweet Skunk x (Hawaiian x Romulan)
Geographic Origin: Kansas, USA
Seed Company/Clone: Clone only
Description: An incredibly sweet and potent strain, Golden Goat is a Sativa-dominant plant with a strongly cerebral and social effects package. Its light green and pink coloration recall its Hawaiian Sativa side while the aroma calls upon the ISS mother most directly. Its large yield of tangy buds makes it an excellent fusion of production and connoisseur-grade final product.
History
Story: The strain was created in Topeka, Kansas largely by accident when a male Hawaiian-Romulan pollinated MrDank’s freak Island Sweet Skunk mother. The best plant of the resulting seeds was named “Golden Goat” after the smell of Golden Goat Recycling machines in the dead of summer, when all the soda syrup smells would mingle in the hot sun.
Awards:
Growing Information
Flowering Time: 67-77 days, the earlier harvest tends to product the best flavor while a later harvest improves yield and overall potency.
Preferred Growing Medium: Takes after the Hawaiian Sativa side of the family structure-wise, growing tall and consuming a lot of root space in ideal conditions. It’s a branchy plant that grows best untopped, but liked judicious pruning of lower lateral stems to encourage top growth. The wispy structure fills out late in harvest, taking on a golden appearance as it gets closer to finish.
Patient Expectations
Scent: Incredibly sweet mentholated lemon zest and cherry grenadine smell that brings to mind both the ISS and Hawaiian sides of the lineage
Flavor: Exactly like the smell, it has a complex mentholated sweet-sour-spicy tropical fruit flavor that lingers on the palate and perfumes the room with a spicy, incense-heavy Haze-like smoke
Effects: This strain exhibits heavy, potent Sativa effects that can be a little much for the anxiety-prone at times, with a racing heart, buzzing body, and near-frenzied thought patterns. For those who like racier Sativas, it will provide a wonderful creative and social boost, seemingly making it impossible to sit down at times. It’s a strain that works best on a sunny day with friends rather than a night home alone. The Romulan element adds a quality pain reduction and muscle tension relief element that seems to kick in most strongly later in the duration, making the body more able to keep up with the brain’s demands.
KindReviews:
Golden Goat – Colorado Alternative Medicine (CAM) – December 2010