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Certified FL Sunrise Sativa Pre-Roll 21.5% THC: A Superb Smoking Experience

September 19th, 2025

This past weekend I attended the 10th annual Cleveland Pinball & Arcade Show in Independence, Ohio. With over 100 games all set to free play, this is an event I try to attend each year. This time I came equipped with a Certified FL Sunrise sativa pre-roll to get me in the zone.

When I popped open the opaque black plastic tube I was greeted with a light citrusy scent. The joint had no branding or logos on the tip. The unbleached paper was made from wood pulp.

The densely-packed bat weighed 1.28 grams with crutch included. The plant material looked good, with no visible stems or unwanted matter.

Certified FL Sunrise Sativa Pre-Roll 21.5% THC

Upon sparking the single serve unit, I was glad to see that the ash color was very light.

The ash wasn’t dark, which was nice.

The harshness was low and the flavor was large. Although Limonene was listed as the fourth terpene, I still detected a predominantly citrusy taste. There was 2.36 mg/g of Ocimene, which is also known to be a citrusy terpene, and 4.49 mg/g of Myrcene, which is the terpene that helps give mangoes their taste.

I did not have to re-light the joint at all during the ten-minute session. The unit burned evenly and produced a nice oil ring around the cherry.

Oil ring around the FL Sunrise pre-roll

I used a torch lighter to spark the jib.

All good things must come to an end.

The medical effects from the FL Sunrise pre-roll were undoubtedly strong. The combination of myrcene, caryophyllene, ocimene and limonene along with the respectable THC percentage put me where I needed to be when it came time to play pinball. I was able to focus on the fun while feeling pain-free and at ease.

Grippin’ the flippers

Frank was on hand for photo ops

I would definitely buy another Certified pre-roll if given the opportunity. The FL Sunrise joint burned slow and even, had a nice taste and packed an effective medical punch. Hopefully I get to try one of their infused pre-rolls at some point.

I gave the Certified FL Sunrise sativa pre-roll an 8/10 for taste, 3/10 for harshness, 7/10 for strength, 6/10 for smell strength and 60 to 75 minutes for length of medical effects.

Ingredients: Ground cannabis flower, brown cone (unbleached wood pulp and organic arabic gum), paper filter/crutch.

Total THC 21.5%, Delta-9 THC 0.71%, Delta-9 THCa 23.7%. Total CBD 0.05%, CBDa 0.06%.

Terpenes (mg/g): Myrcene 4.49, Caryophyllene 3.28, Ocimene 2.36, Limonene 1.76.

Harvested 07/28/2025, manufactured 08/27/2025, tested 09/02/2025 by North Coast, packaged 09/03/2025, smoked 09/14/2025, expires 08/26/2026.
Certified Cultivators Banana Skunkberry Hybrid Flower 23% THC: Berry Skunk, not Scary Junk

May 26th, 2025

I have wanted to try Certified’s Banana Skunkberry flower for a while. A friend of mine once had an incredible half ounce of the strain. It’s just been one of those situations where there are hundreds of Ohio strains to sample and only so many funds to work with. Unfortunately, there are other things I need to spend my money on besides marijuana!

While at Curaleaf this weekend I saw they had tenths of Banana Skunkberry on sale for 40% off. The expiration date was 07/28/2025, about two months away from date of purchase. If you weren’t aware, in Ohio, marijuana products expire one year after flower harvest or oil production. After this date they can no longer be sold legally.

I am usually hesitant to shop 40% or 50% off deals because the stuff is often, but not always, near the end of its shelf life. Sometimes the flower can be dry when it’s been sitting around for a long time. Technically, it should still be fresh since it is within its shelf life, but we all know this isn’t always the case.

However, there have been times where I got expired stuff that was still fresh. One time I bought a half ounce of Butterfly Effect’s 91 Royale a day before expiration and it wasn’t dry. The terps were still intact, at least mostly so. I’ve always had good luck with Butterfly Effect’s bud freshness, terp quality and ash color.

I love banana terpenes in general. Usually banana strains are hybrid or indica leaning, relaxing and pain-relieving. In the past I had tried Certified’s Banana Skunkberry 510 distillate cart and really enjoyed the taste and effect. With all of this in mind, I went ahead with the purchase of Banana Skunkberry flower for 40% off.

Certified’s Banana Skunkberry is a hybrid cross between Skunkberry and Banana OG Kx1. It came packaged in a glass jar with a black label and black plastic lid. Upon opening the jar I was hit with a skunky, smooth aroma. There was mild fruitiness to the scent and some distinct sour notes.

My tenth weighed 2.78 grams. The flower had an excellent look, with fuzzy and shiny trichomes along with large orange pistils. The overall color of the nugs were light green and almost yellow, but there were specs of dark green and purple strewn throughout. There was absolutely minimal stemmage and a very nice trim, with no sugar leaves or unsmokable matter.

Banana Skunkberry hybrid flower from Certified Cultivators

The buds were pretty dry. When squeezed, they emitted a crispy crunch and lost their shape. When I snapped the buds apart, kief flew everywhere. A large percent of the nuggets turned to dusty marijuana mist when run through both the Santa Cruz Shredder and Flower Mill.

(Edit: After writing this review, I put a RAW Natural Humidity Control Packet powered by Integra Boost in the Banana Skunkberry jar. I left it there for 24 hours. This helped to bring some moisture to the flower. After this, there was no more dust when the Banana Skunkberry was run through a grinder.)

This bud was broken up with a two piece Santa Cruz Shredder

Thankfully the bud didn’t burn super fast. It burned at about a medium speed and produced light ash. While there was a bit of dryness to the flavor, I could still taste the terpenes with no problem. However, I would have loved to been able to taste this tenth when it originally hit the shelf!

This is what the bud looked like when beat

While it didn’t taste bad, it did have a bit of a dry tinge to the flavor. I got a light fruity banana flavor, some floral notes and some skunky weediness. I noticed that the official Banana Skunkberry website says the top terps are myrcene, limonene and caryophyllene, but my jar said the top terps were myrcene, limonene, linalool and pinene.

The dryness to the flavor wasn’t particularly harsh. It didn’t make me cough or phlegmy. The medical effects were as expected, relaxing and pain-relieving. The Banana Skunkberry didn’t make me sleepy, which was nice. I was able to write this article and get a bunch of chores done around the house after consumption.

I don’t regret buying this tenth at 40% off. I wish it would have been 2.83 grams instead of 2.78. It would have been nice if it was fresher, but I knew going into the deal that this would be a gamble. If nothing else, let this be a lesson to check harvest and expiration dates. If you have any Boveda packets sitting around, these are the types of situations where they can really come in handy.

I gave my tenth of Banana Skunkberry from Certified Cultivators a 6 for taste, 4 for harshness, 7 for strength, 7 for smell strength, and 60 minutes for length of medical effects.

Total THC 23%, Delta-9 THC 0.36%, THCA 25.80%, CBD 0%.

Terpenes (mg/g): Myrcene 7.31, Limonene 2.50, Linalool 0.80, Pinene 0.75.

Harvested 07/29/2024, tested 08/20/2024 by North Coast Testing Labs, packaged 08/21/2024, first consumed 05/25/2025, expires 07/28/2025.
Certified Cultivators Moonbow Indica Flower 23.1% THC: Higher Than All, Guaiol

May 22nd, 2025

When in the area, I always enjoy visiting the Certified Dispensary in South Euclid. They usually have pretty good deals and a nice selection of Certified flower and vapes. Last time I was there the special was spend $300 and get a Certified shirt for a penny.

That deal wasn’t as good as Ohio Cannabis Company’s current offer, where if you download their app you get a free shirt, but I still ended up spending enough at Certified to get the shirt for a penny.

Recently I was the lucky recipient of a gift from a friend: a sample of Certified’s new Moonbow indica strain. The lineage is ZKZ (Zkittlez) x Doe-C-Doe. It came packaged in Certified’s standard tenth glass jar with a black label and black plastic lid.

It smelled light, floral and sweet. There was some weediness to the smell without doubt, but I noticed a lot of limonene and linalool in the aroma. The smell was unique. It definitely made me look forward to tasting the bud!

The top listed terps were limonene, linalool, b-caryophyllene and guaiol (pronounced “gwhy-EEE-ol”). After reading a little bit about guaiol I learned that its most prominent aromas are pine, wood and rose. Maybe that explains why I thought I smelled a hint of rose while whiffing the wares. Upon analyzing the bud, I realized the following: A

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spend around three at the dispensary. I
sample tree, an ample hobby for
those who enjoy using THC.

My two-bud sample of Moonbow weighed 0.53 grams. It was light green with slight medium green hues. There were small orange pistils on the pot and fuzzy-looking trichomes throughout. When I broke the bud open I could see some shinier trichomes. The flowers were stemless.

Certified Cultivators Moonbow Indica Flower 23.1% THC

The stuff wasn’t dry and it was reasonably dense. It broke up into nice chunks with my fingers but it wasn’t very sticky. When I ran the Moonbow through my Flower Mill it broke down beautifully. The milled marijuana was fluffy and easy to work with. Since the bud wasn’t dry there was no dust or marijuana mist.

Packed Moonbow bowl

When toke time finally arrived, I was thrilled to discover the Moonbow tasted not only just like it smelled…but better then it smelled. I could honestly taste the large amounts of linalool and guaiol in this stuff. What a unique and exciting terpene profile!

There was miniscule harshness to the Moonbow smoke as it flew through my esophagus. It went down smooth and produced no phlegm on the exhale. I truly enjoyed my time with every toke. The experience was something to behold.

The encounter made me think of my grandpa, puffing away on his tobacco pipe, enjoying the aroma with each draw. Smoking slowly and sufficiently, he savored the smoke with each toke he embarked upon. Thankfully in these modern days we are able to smoke cannabis instead of tobacco.

When the Moonbow bowl was finished the ash had a light hue.

Beat, cashed-out bowl of Moonbow (it had been Cashius Clayed)

The medical effects were relaxing yet inspiring. While smoking the Moonbow, I wrote this article, finished a song I had been working on and got an idea for another brand new song. Time flew by as I focused on the tasks at hand. I started the session at 8:00 am and by the time I looked down at the clock it was already 9:40 am.

I would definitely buy this stuff myself. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a rejuvenating, tranquil strain that tastes floral and unique. In my opinion it was more of a hybrid-leaning indica. I’ll keep my fingers crossed to see the Moonbow available in a half ounce!

I gave the Moonbow from Certified Cultivators an 8 for taste, 2 for harshness, 8 for strength, 7 for smell strength and 60 to 90 minutes for length of medical effects.

Total THC: 23.1%, Delta-9 THCA 26%, Delta-9 THC 0.27%, CBD 0.05%.

Terps (mg/g): Limonene 6.16, Linalool 3.68, b-Caryophyllene 3.65, Guaiol 1.25.

Harvested 03/21/2025, tested 04/29/2025 by North Coast Testing Labs, packaged 04/30/2025, consumed 05/22/2025, expires 03/31/2026.
Certified Cultivators Funky Banana 73.9% THC Indica 510 Cart: Funky, Not Skunky

February 27th, 2025

I’ve been a big fan of Certified’s flower and Flex Disposables for a long time. Until now I had yet to try any of their 510 distillate carts. The 73.9% THC Funky Banana carts were flying off of the shelf, and I love banana-flavored terpenes, so I picked up one of these products for my personal medical needs.

The cart came packaged in an opaque Mylar baggie with a big picture of a 510 cart on the front. You could not see the cart through the bag, as is the case with most vapes certified by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control.

The product’s appearance was that of a standard 510 cart with a plastic yellow pointed tip. The oil color was yellow with a clearish tinge. The distillate had very slow movement within the cartridge, which is always a property I desire.

Here is the Certified Cultivators Funky Banana 73.9% THC indica 510 cart on a Yocan Kodo Pro battery. In my opinion this is among the best 510 batteries available. They’re available at most smoke shops for $20 dollars or less.

The oil was slightly harsh, as most banana distillate carts have been. The inhale wasn’t too bad but I’d sometimes cough a bit on the exhale. However, the flavor was excellent. I am a bit biased due to my love of banana-flavored terpenes, but I wish I could always find carts that tasted exactly like this.

It wasn’t skunky or weedy tasting. It just had a nice, light, natural banana taste and scent. It reminded me a lot of the terrific Tree Pharm banana 510 carts that used to be available at FRX Dispensary and Ohio Cannabis Company.

I had no issues with leaking from the top or bottom of the Funky Banana cart. There were no airflow problems, clogging or hash splashes in my mouth while inhaling. This vape was reliable in the field and performed as expected when called upon.

The medical effects were relatively strong. The strain was labeled indica but it didn’t make me feel sedated or lethargic. I felt pain-free and relaxed but I was still able to function as normal. For me it seemed like more of a head buzz than a body buzz. The Funky Banana cart really made me forget about the nagging pain in my lower neck and right shoulder, which I appreciated tremendously.

This vape lasted about a week with light use. I was happy with the one gram nature, even though it took two days off of my “day supply” purchase limit. If I am lucky enough to find another Certified Cultivators Funky Banana 510 cart on a local marijuana menu, I will be sure to scoop it up if I have the proper funds.

Net weight: 1000mg. Oil for vaporization. Contains ethanol-extracted cannabis distillate, CBD isolate and botanical terpenes.

Dose size: one 10 second inhale is 10mg. THC per dose 7.39mg, CBD per dose 0.432mg. (No information on recommended temp settings is provided on the label. I vaped this cart at 2.7 volts on a Yocan Kodo Pro battery.)

Total THC: 739mg, Delta-9 THC 733mg, THCV 6.36mg, CBD 43.20mg.

Terpenes (mg/g): Limonene 15.7, Caryophyllene 8.44, Myrcene 8.44.

Manufactured by Certified Cultivators on 01/22/2025, tested on 01/25/2025 by North Coast, packaged on 02/03/2025, first consumed on 02/20/2025, expires on 01/21/2026.
The Best Disposable Vapes: Certified iKrusher Review

September 30th, 2024

Certified Cultivators from Dayton, Ohio makes two types of one-gram disposables. Their Flex disposables have bodies manufactured by CCELL and contain ethanol-extracted distillate with botanical terpenes. Certified’s premium live liquid diamond disposables are made by iKrusher and seem to sell out as quickly as they can be stocked.

I’ve tried three Certified iKrushers: Arnie P (sativa), Modified Cookies (indica), and The Cream (hybrid). They all had good airflow and featured some of the best-tasting oil I’ve had in any vape, whether it be cart or disposable. The hits might make you cough but they are clean and powerful.

Out of the three I have to say the Arnie P was the best tasting. Not only was there lemon but there were woody, iced tea notes to the flavor. It tasted like a weedy Arnold Palmer beverage.

What are liquid live diamonds? Anytime you see the word “live” that means the THC was extracted from a flash-frozen plant directly after harvest. This process preserves flavor and terpenes which leads to more efficient medication.

Liquid diamonds are a mixture of THCa and live resin. THCa diamonds (or crystals) are pure, flavorless molecules that need heated to convert to psychoactive delta-9 THC. Live resin is the flavorful THC and terpene extract taken from a frozen cannabis plant.

The oil color in the iKrushers I’ve seen was clearish golden yellow. The devices do smell kind of loud, and during use there is no denying the hashy scent. The inhale is smooth while the exhale often delivers a punch to the lungs. A five-second drag is enough for a nice big cloud that is sure to provide maximum medication.

These devices are very compact and will fit well in both palm and pocket. The mouthpiece is easy to find and there’s an oil level window to view your progress. iKrushers have a rubbery black grip on the body and USB-C charge ports on their bottom. I’ve never had any issues with the oil changing flavor after using a wall charger.

More than one person has told me they have lost one of these vapes. The iKrusher’s small size makes them easy to misplace or fall out of your pocket. Someone said they lost an iKrusher at a thrift store while sifting through the store’s stuff. What a fine find for the lucky individual who made the inevitable discovery!

Despite the one-gram chamber, the live diamond oil does seem to burn kind of fast. Also, since the devices contain more than 590 mg of THC, they are considered a 2-day supply for both medical and recreational users. While it does taste smooth, the oil is extracted with butane and propane, so this is definitely not solventless rosin in these vapes.

There are times I have had an iKrusher fail me in the field. When my Modified Cookies iKrusher was at about 25% capacity, it stopped working altogether. It didn’t matter how much I would charge the device or warm it up, there was absolutely zero airflow and it wouldn’t hit. No pun intended, but it was krushing to have no choice but to throw that thing away with oil left in it. At least with faulty 510 carts you can usually pop the top and take the oil out with a titanium toothpick, but that wasn’t happening with this device.

Despite the malfunction, I still love iKrushers and will continue to buy them when I’m lucky enough to see them in stock. Since they are strain-specific and extracted from live resin, there are only so many that can be made at a time.

Before adult-use sales began in Ohio you would see these things available more often, but now they only last about a day before sellout. I can’t blame anybody for buying Certified Live Liquid Diamonds iKrushers because they taste great and have powerful medical effects.

Arnie P iKrusher stats:

Ingredients: butane and propane extracted live cannabis resin, CBD isolate. Dose size: One 10 second inhale is 10 mg. THC per dose is 7.32 mg, CBD per dose is 1.07 mg.

Total THC: 732 mg (73.2% THC within the full gram), CBD: 107mg (10.7% CBD within the full gram). Zero THCa or CBDa despite the “diamonds” branding.

Terpenes (mg/g): Myrcene 45.5, Limonene 8.63, Pinene 5.09.

Manufactured 02/20/2024, tested 02/26/2024 by North Coast Testing Labs, packaged 02/27/2024, first consumed 03/09/2024, expires 02/19/2025. Note the INCREDIBLE turnaround time from manufacture to lung: 02/20/2024 to 03/09/2024, only 18 days!

Modified Cookies iKrusher stats:

Ingredients: butane and propane extracted live cannabis resin, CBD isolate. Dose size: One 10 second inhale is 10mg. THC per dose is 7.34 mg, CBD per dose is 1.34 mg.

Total THC: 734 mg (73.4% THC within the full gram), Delta-9 THC 731 mg, THCa 3.66 mg, CBD 13.44 mg (13.44% within the full gram).

Terpenes: Caryophyllene 35.6 mg, Limonene 21.6 mg, Myrcene 18.1 mg.

Manufactured 04/03/2024, tested 04/05/2024 by North Coast Testing Labs, packaged 04/08/2024, first consumed 05/18/2024, expires 04/02/2025.

The Cream iKrusher stats:

Ingredients: butane and propane extracted live cannabis resin. Dose size: One 10 second inhale is 10 mg. THC per dose is 7.59 mg, CBD per dose is 0 mg.

Total THC 759 mg (75.9% within the full gram), Delta-9 731 mg, THCa 27.3 mg, THCv 4.39 mg.

Terpenes mg/g: Myrcene 54.5, Pinene 34.8, Limonene 23.8.

Manufactured 07/29/2024, tested 07/31/2024 by North Coast Testing Labs, packaged 08/01/2024, expires 07/28/2025.
Exploring the Effects of Certified Cultivators Shady Lemon Hybrid Flower

September 19th, 2024

I’ve always been a fan of Certified’s products. Autumn from Bloom in Akron recommended their Shady Lemon hybrid flower and it was in the back of my mind for several weeks. When I finally had some extra cash to pick it up I was happy with the initial jar opening.

I was greeted with a skunky, sweet smell that immediately informed me that this was not hemp but indeed marijuana. The buds were not particularly big but they did have a nice tight trim with low stemmage. They were lighter green with a slight yellowish hue, along with some darker notes. I noticed some small orange pistils that stuck close to the bud. My tenth weighed 2.91 grams.

The flower wasn’t rock hard dense but it had some beef to it. It did pass the squeeze test but there was noticeable movement when pressure was applied. It broke up nice and stuck to my fingers a bit. It did not poof into dust through a grinder. The bud burned at medium speed and ashed mostly white with some slight darkness.

It has a skunky taste along with some lighter, citrusy notes thanks to the 19.30 mg/g limonene content. I’ve tasted flower that had much more of a pure lemony flavor, as this stuff has got quite a bit of dank taste to it, which I like. You can smell it when you open the jar. It has a significant amount of pinene which adds a nice touch.

Even though it’s a hybrid due to the limonene (typically sativa), linalool (typically indica), caryophyllene (typically indica) and pinene (typically sativa), it was more like a sativa for me. It did not make me sleepy or relaxed but rather invigorated. After consuming this flower I got the feeling like I needed to get things done around the house and prepare for the week ahead. I also used some before watching a physics lecture and it really got me in the zone and focused.

Not only would I recommend this flower for pain relief and creative inspiration, but I also think it’s a good strain to use when it’s time to get some work done. For me it wasn’t sedating but rather inspiring and energizing.

I gave the Shady Lemon an 8 out of 10 for taste, 3 for harshness, 8 for strength and 7 for smell strength. The medical effects lasted about 60 minutes.

Total THC 31.60%, Delta-9 THC 0.47%, THCa 35.50%.

Terpenes mg/g: Limonene 19.30, Linalool 4.60, Caryophyllene 2.95, Pinene 2.47.

Harvested 07/29/2024, tested 08/14/2024 by North Coast, packaged 08/15/2024, first consumed 09/08/2024, expires 07/28/2025.