Usually my pal Dave is the one recommending strains to me but the other day he texted with a request. “I need something for mid day pain, high in caryophyllene, not overly sedating.”
As synchronicity would have it, the day before I was recommended a strain by Autumn called Mad Rabby. It’s a 31.8% THC hybrid high in limonene, caryophyllene, and linalool. The terp profile and medical effects matched what he requested so I told him to check out this strain.
The Mad Rabby came packaged in a thick plastic jar with a white lid that was kind of a pain to initially open. The bud smelled sweet with a bold spiciness that translated through to the taste. I feel that it had a “classic” marijuana scent and flavor but in a lighter way. It wasn’t super dank or skunky smelling but the nostalgic, comforting scent was there.
My tenth weighted 2.85 grams. The buds that I got looked great and had enjoyed the effects of a studious trim. My dispensary assistant told me they had grabbed the best-looking tenth out of the bunch. Sometimes I’ve seen small sugar leaves or shake in a few of the Neighborgoods tenths but I had no complaints with this jar.
The buds had a nice light green color with visible crystally trichomes. Some areas had darker colors such as forest green and purple. Stringy orange pistils both hugged and stuck off of the flower. The only stems I encountered were those found within the middle of the buds.
The Mad Rabby flowers had a slight dry quality about them but not to the point of concern. They were very dense and passed the squeeze test with ease. The nugs had very little give when squeezed with thumb and pointer finger.
When broken up by hand the flowers offered dense, trichome-laden chunks that stuck to my fingers. Through a grinder the Mad Rabby did produce a small amount of dust but most of it ground up nicely.
The burn speed was 4 out of 10 with 10 being the fastest. The denseness of these nugs gave them a good slow burn. The ash color was light with some greyness.
During consumption I tasted sweetness from the limonene along with some spicy earthiness from the caryophyllene. The linalool provided smoothness to quell a bit of the caryophyllene’s dominance. I thought the taste didn’t lean too hard one way or the other. It had good balance. In similar fashion to the smell, it had a good all-around marijuana taste to it.
Mad Rabby provided me with a relaxing, clear-headed medical effect. Not only was the pain relief there but I was able to get many chores done after consumption. It also provided great inspiration while writing this review. I was able to concentrate and get things done in sativa fashion but pain relief and relaxation were provided by the caryophyllene and linalool.
In the Cannabinoid Compendium I gave the Mad Rabby from Neighborgoods a 7 for taste, 3 for harshness, 7 for strength, 6 for smell strength, no phlegm and 60 minutes for length of medical effects.
Another one of these new Galenas offerings I’ve been wanting to try is the Moroccan Peaches. It’s a 27.90% THC hybrid high in limonene, linalool and caryophyllene. Not only was the name enticing but the buds looked good through the bottom of the bag. My tenth weighed 3.03 grams with the only stems being those found within the middle of the well-trimmed buds.
The lineage on this one is listed different on the front and back of the bag. Printed on the front alongside the graphics it says Peaches x Lemon Tree x Skorange. On the back of the bag, the white sticker with all of the THC and terp info says Spanish Barbara x Lemon Tree Skorange. Maybe those two lineages are actually the same lineage written in two different ways, I’m not sure.
The custom bag for this strain is awesome. The front has the Galenas wizards sitting outdoors in Morocco holding peaches in their hand. There is custom artwork on the back of the bag that features a Moroccan cityscape with birds flying above. Inside of the bag you’ll find a shiny surface with repeated prints of the Galenas wizard heads.
The artwork personalizes the product and gives it a unique identity, kind of like an album cover. I thought Ohio marijuana packaging laws disallowed cool graphics and cartoonish characters, but somehow Galenas seems to get around this. It would be nice to see other companies use awesome branding in the way that Galenas does. I have seen some Standard Farms bags with cool graphics, so maybe it’s just a matter of getting the artwork approved by some sort of pied piper.
When I tore open the top and unleashed the scent I was honestly taken aback by what I smelled. It was a very light, peachy odor. Fruity, but not overpoweringly fruity. Not gassy or skunky. It almost didn’t even smell like cannabis. I perceived these scents in the following order: peach, orange, and marijuana. The smell reminded me of that Simply Peach drink I used to buy once in a while.
Before opening this bag I had never smelled a peach marijuana strain. After consuming some I wondered if the marketing had fooled me into thinking the light orange citrus terps smelled like peaches. I’ve never smelled any marijuana quite like it which is an elusive quality when trying a new strain. The dominant terps are s-Limonene (5.770 mg/g), Linalool (2.530 mg/g) and b-Caryophyllene (2.530 mg/g).
There were fantastic flavonoids in this flower. It was mostly bright green with a few darker spots. There were lots of long orange pistils that stuck pretty close to the bud. The trim was terrific and tight with no extra stemmage or leaf. The Moroccan Peaches looked great when broken up sitting in a bowl waiting to be consumed.
The flower seemed slightly on the drier side and produced some dust when ran through a grinder. It was by no means terrible or anything. When squeezed, the buds gave an audible crunch. The only time I personally got something drier than this from Galenas was when I got some of their I-71 last year. It wasn’t horrible, but in the Cannabinoid Compendium I wrote “The I-71 is not offensively dry, but it was tinged dry.“
Breaking this stuff up by hand was a fantastic experience. Not only would most of the chunks slightly stick to my fingers, but there was a wonderful, subtle citrus aroma while doing so. I unearthed thousands of undisturbed trichomes as I peeled layer after layer of bud off the bone. Kiefy residue stuck to my hands. This flower rolled up nice and produced a full-bodied joint. It pretty much went poof in a water pipe but it made for a nice bowl.
The Moroccan Peaches burned at about medium speed and ashed light. If 1 was the slowest and 10 was the fastest, I’d say it burned at about 6. Joints seemed to burn average but the bowls kind of went quicker than normal. It could have been because the stuff tasted so good that I just took more hits in quicker succession.
The flavor and smell reminded me of an Agent Orange strain I sampled years ago but the Moroccan Peaches were a little less sharp. Not only did it taste sweet and smooth but there was a very low amount of harshness to the smoke.
This is not one of those heavy, dank strains. It’s unique. Even though the strain’s lineage contains Lemon Tree, I didn’t perceive a lemon smell or taste unless I really searched for it. If you like fruity citrus stuff and want something new you should check out the Moroccan Peaches.
I gave the Moroccan Peaches from Galenas an 8 for taste, 3 for harshness, 7 for strength, 6 for smell strength and 60 minutes for length of medical effects. The flower gave me strong hybrid vibes considering the large limonene and linalool content. It was relaxing yet I was able to focus. I couldn’t help but think of that song “Peaches” and sing “I’m movin’ to Galenas, gonna smoke Moroccan Peaches.”
Total THC 27.90%, Total CBD 0%, Delta-9 THC 0.48%, THCa 31.30%, CBGa 1.70%.
A few months ago I was at Therapy Cannabis Dispensary in Cleveland on Lakewood Heights Blvd. At the time their special was buy an Airgraft pod, get an Airgraft 2 battery for free. I was tempted, but couldn’t help but think to myself, “Another new pod system and battery type? How many do I actually need?”
Seeing how I had batteries for 510 carts, luster pods, and AiroPods, I passed on the Airgraft 2 special at Therapy. However, as the weeks went on, I couldn’t help but remember all of the great things everyone were saying about Airgraft pods and batteries. Some people even said it was their favorite pod delivery system. Since I had 20 dollars worth of Bloom loyalty points, I took the plunge and got the battery at a discount.
Airgraft is a Canadian company that makes cannabis vaporizer batteries. They are not to be confused with Buckeye Relief’s Airo, which is a separate battery type and pod delivery system. In the United States, Airgraft hardware can be found in Ohio, California, Missouri, Washington, Colorado, and New Mexico. Here in Ohio, Airgraft pods are processed by Standard Farms.
The Airgraft 2 battery is made from aluminum and measures 2.75 inches in height and about a half of an inch wide. It’s matte black with only an Airgraft logo, light, and sensor on the body. I am not sure what the sensor does, but the light shines while charging via the included USB-C cable.
When you insert a pod, the light pulses green to indicate sufficient charge or orange to tell you there’s a low charge. No light pulse during pod insertion means the battery level is very low. When this is the case, the device will not pulse while taking a hit.
Each Airgraft pod is stamped with a QR code that brings you to a website with info on the strain. You’ll find info on THC and CBD percentage along with terpene information. You can create an account and register each pod in order to build a digital collection of the pods you’ve tried. You do not need to activate a pod in order for it to produce vapor. Activation only adds the pod to your collection on the website.
One of the most unique aspects of the Airgraft 2 battery and pod system is the heating mechanism. There are no heat settings as you’d see on a 510 battery or the Klutch luster battery. Each pod contains a computer chip with terpene info that is read by the battery. The Airgraft 2 automatically adjusts to that specific pod’s perfect temperature, and you can tell with the taste! Airgraft pods are among the cleanest-tasting vapes I’ve ever sampled.
Airgraft pods attach to the device magnetically similar to a luster battery or Airo battery. Their mouthpieces are easy to clean and don’t have a thousand nooks and crannies like luster pods that seem to be fuzz magnets. One thing I really like about the Airgraft 2 unit is when a pod is inserted, it looks as if it’s part of the battery itself. On a 510 battery it’s often clear that the cart is a separate piece from the battery, but with Airgraft it all appears as one piece. It’s sleek and well-designed.
While the Airo battery delivers a steady vibration through the duration of your inhale, the Airgraft 2 delivers a short pulse of vibration every two seconds, referred to as “1 portion”. This allows you to really dial in your draw length to suit your current needs. When I am looking for a lighter session I’ll take 2 to 3 portions per breath, which provides a respectable cloud of vapor. For average use I will go 3 to 4 portions, and if I am looking for maximum medication I’ll go 5 or maybe 6 portions. 10 portions is the largest amount the device will allow per hit.
There are no buttons on this device as it is breath-activated. The Airgraft 2 battery is without a preheat function, so you have to clear clogs the old fashioned, manual way, with lungpower. While I haven’t had too many clogs so far, it does make you wish they had built a preheat function into the device. I remember being frustrated when trying to clear clogs with this thing.
Although the aluminum body is well-made and durable, it’s very slippery. It can easily slide out of your pocket if you’re not careful. Hopefully for their next generation of batteries, Airgraft adds a rubber grip similar to Klutch’s luster battery.
The marketing material claims the device can go up to two weeks without being charged. I am not sure if I was doing something wrong but my device needed charged once throughout the life of my first pod. Airgraft also claims their pods last up to 40% longer than the competition. My demanding lungs demolished the Airgraft oil at a rapid rate, but I do think they lasted a bit longer than most other pods. Definitely not 40% longer though. 1 gram Airgraft pods would be a welcomed addition to any dispensary within driving distance! So far I’ve only seen .84 gram Airgraft pods.
I’ve heard from others and noticed myself that Airgraft pods seem to stop working while there is still a bit of oil left. I noticed my hits tasting wicky while a small amount of oil was still left in the chamber. I seemed to fix this by keeping the battery and pod on its side for a bit before taking a hit in order to get the oil to ooze to the sides. You’d think the oil would need to move towards the bottom of the pod but for me, keeping the thing on its side seemed to extend the life of a nearly-spent pod.
So far I have tried two Airgraft pods. The first was Electric Peanut Butter Cookies from Galenas and the second was Churroz from the Solid (Standard Farms). The Electric Peanut Butter Cookies pod had high terpinolene and limonene content. I could really taste it. There is no question that the terp-specific heating system of the Airgraft 2 battery does its job. These pods taste really, really good.
The Churroz pod tasted surprisingly similar to an actual churro, with powerful vanilla and cinnamon notes. This pod was less expensive than the Electric Peanut Butter Cookies pod and I could kind of tell. It was harsher on the throat and nose and it had much more of a botanical taste to it. The Churroz pod also seemed to burn up faster than the Electric Peanut Butter Cookies pod.
With all things considered I have to say that the Airgraft 2 is my current favorite vape pod delivery system. The taste is truly a step above the competition. The sleek design fits well in the palm and has the look of a disposable. The breath-activated function works well and provides good airflow. The pulse system that provides vapor in “portions” helps to gauge your hit size. I did experience some issues with low battery and clogging but it was nothing out of the ordinary. If you’re prepared to accept yet another battery type into your life, I think you will enjoy the Airgraft 2 battery and the wide array of pods to which it’s able to give life.
Galenas Electric Peanut Butter Cookies Airgraft Pod Taste: 8, Harshness: 4, Strength: 7, smell strength: 6, does not smell like cannabis. Extracted with Hydrocarbon. Ingredients: terpene distillate blend. Total THC 589.68 mg, Delta-9 585.48 mg, THCv 4.51 mg. CBD 116.76 mg, CBN 4.17mg. Terpenes: terpinolene 1.77%, d-limonene 1.08%, b-caryophyllene 0.592%, b-myrcene 0.49%. Manufactured by Standard Wellness on 05/01/2024. Tested 05/07/2024 by North Coast, packaged 05/21/2024. Expires 05/01/2025.
The Solid (Standard Farms) Churroz Airgraft Pod Taste: 7, Harshness: 6, Strength: 7, Smell strength 6, does not smell like cannabis. Extraction method: hydrocarbon. Ingredients: distillate, botanical terpenes. Total THC 608.16 mg, Delta-9 603.12 mg, THCv 4.75 mg, CBD 96.60 mg, CBN 7.34 mg. Terpenes in mg/g: a-limonene 19.50, b-caryophyllene 11.10, a-humulene 5.33, b-myrcene 5.23, linalool 1.29. Manufactured 06/03/2024, tested 06/06/2024 by North Coast, packaged 07/30/2024, expires 06/03/2025.
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.
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).
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.
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