Colorado Prefers Sativa: Where to find the most popular weed strains

Despite the plethora of marijuana strains Colorado cannabis consumers have to choose from, more often than not, they reach for the Sativa varieties. According to a recent report in Business Insider, the most popular marijuana strains in Colorado are sativas or sativa dominant hybrids. The report was based on an analysis of point-of-sale data provided by a large sampling of Colorado marijuana dispensaries. The three strains named in the report as the most popular marijuana strains in Colorado are all sativa-dominant: Blue Dream, Durban Poison, and Bruce Banner #3. If you're wondering where to find Blue Dream in Denver, or where to find Durban Poison in Denver or the famed Bruce Banner #3, read on. We’ve also included information on the effects, genetics, and origins of these top 3 marijuana strains to shed some light on what makes these particular buds the most popular weed strains in Colorado.

Blue Dream

Blue Dream is the #1 Most Popular Strain in Colorado. It's easy to find Blue Dream in Denver as many marijuana dispensaries keep it in stock. A cross between Haze, a powerful sativa, and Blueberry, a fragrant and potent indica, blue dream originated in California, where it remains a popular strain. Blue Dream produces a relaxed and joyful high without causing drowsiness, and it tastes and smells like blueberries. It tests at anywhere from 17% to 24% THC, so it's a pretty reliable strain that seldom disappoints. Denver isn’t the only place where Blue Dream is “highly” popular, either. Blue Dream is also the most popular marijuana strain in Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, Phoenix, and several other cities where medical and/or recreational weed is legal. You can find Blue Dream in Denver at many medical and recreational dispensaries including Livwell and The Green Solution Northglenn. These stores often offer marijuana coupons for blue dream deals and other dispensary deals and weed discounts on CannaSaver.

Durban Poison

The second most popular marijuana strain in Colorado is Durban Poison. Originating in Africa, Durban Poison is a pure sativa that tests at 16% to 25% THC. It has a sweet, earthy taste and smell. Unlike indica that can slow you down and give you that heavy, sleepy feeling, Durban Poison is almost energizing in its effects. With thick, chunky buds that are coated in sparkling trichomes, Durban Poison is a popular marijuana strain throughout Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and pretty much everywhere else that it's available. You can find Durban Poison in Denver at Life Flower Dispensary or pick up some Durban Poison clones at Karmaceuticals.

Bruce Banner #3

Coming in at #3 is, coincidentally, bruce banner #3. One of three variations of the popular Bruce Banner strain, Bruce Banner #3 is a cross between OG Kush and Strawberry Diesel. It was created by Delta 9 labs. A popular marijuana strain in Colorado, Michigan, Oregon, and Washington, Bruce Banner #3 is famed for its quick-acting euphoric and calming effects. It has a spicy, earthy, and citrusy flavor and smell. Bruce Banner #3 is considered to be the strongest and best of the Bruce Banner phenotypes. You can find  Bruce Banner #3 in Colorado at Native Roots dispensary , Buddy Boy Brands dispensary and other marijuana dispensaries in Denver, Boulder, and elsewhere in Colorado.

Why Colorado Chooses Sativa

With all the opportunities for outdoor adventure, nightlife, and other fun things to do, Colorado is one of the most active states in the country. We might smoke a lot of weed here, but Colorado marijuana lovers shatter the stereotype of the lazy, couch-bound stoner. We like to get high, and we also like to get out and do stuff. In Colorado, smoking weed and having adventures go hand in hand. There are mountains to climb, trails to hike, hills to sled, and marijuana activities and 420 tours abound. Exhilarating and energetic in their effects, sativas and sativa dominant marijuana strains are the perfect complement to the active Colorado lifestyle.

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As cannabis becomes more and more accepted and popular, those who consume it (that’s us!) look to more than just a quick high with their weed. Yes, we’re “cannasseurs” if you will – the stoneyest (just roll with it) of stoners that look for things like terpenes, flavonoids, effects, and specific strains for specific pains (and other needs). In fact, several studies have linked cannabis to creativity amongst other things, and these are the reasons why it is so popular with us. 

Here are some other reasons why we look for certain strains.

What “Cannasseurs” Look for in Strains

There are many reasons we turn to the wonderful weed, other than just getting stoned. Yes, we cringe when we hear people say, “Who cares what strain it is? It gets you high, doesn’t it?” or, “Oh, we just mix them all together.” EGADS!

Don’t they know that weed has so many other properties? If you’re looking for connoisseur strains, you’re looking for healing properties, anxiety-reducing properties, and much more. Here are some typical reasons us “cannasseurs” are looking for specific strains – either to promote, help with, or relieve certain issues:

• Nausea
• Insomnia
• Creativity
• Energy
• Anxiety/PTSD
• Pain (Relief)
• Productivity
• Sleep
• Stress
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Here’s a look at our top-ten best connoisseur strains:

Strains For Creative Focus

Blue Dream 

This strain is excellent for easing open the gates of divergent and creative thoughts. It creates euphoric experiences that often inspire the “hit the blunt” meme trend.

Blue Dream is Sativa dominant and is known for its light yet funky tropical aroma. It is a cross between Haze and Blueberry Strains. 

The strain has a fun, uplifting, and focus-inspiring effect that calms the flurrying thoughts in your mind.

Island Sweet Skunk

Island sweet skunk or Sweet Island Skunk is a Sativa dominant hybrid that greatly induces creative blood flow. Its genes are derived from Skunk, Haze, Grapefruit, and Northern Lights. 

The creative focus of this strain manifests through humorful observations and thoughts. These are the types of thoughts you’re not quite sure why they came to you, but they did, and they’re amusing. Expect to conjure even the most out-of-nowhere ideas with this strain.

Jack Herer

This strain has a pungent pine and citrus aroma that is as focused as it is distracting. Its sharp undertones promote awareness and alertness.

The Jack Herer strain is named after the famous activist Jack Herer. He is known for writing “The Emperor Has No Clothes,”; a treatise on cannabis and its legal standing.

The strain, like its namesake, evokes thoughts and considerations both actionable and poignant. Jack Herer owes its genes to the Northern lights, Shiva Skunk and Haze Strains.

Space Queen

Space Queen is a near-perfect 50:50 hybrid consisting of Cinderella 99 and Romulan strains. The hybrid pairs the calming body high of indica strains with the focus associated with energizing Sativa strains. 

After consumption, expect a euphoric body high that begs AND answers several questions, and the only person that can decide whether the answers are correct is only you. Welcome to space, Queen.

Strains For Creative Curiosity

Jillybean 

Jillybean is an uplifting Sativa dominant strain that can help get you through periods of low motivation or writer’s block. This hybrid strain is perfect for relieving stress and lifting bummer moods, leaving you free to explore your headspace.

New information from the news, books or any other source of information you trust is also part of the experience, allowing creativity and curiosity to gain a tempered edge through our thoughts and behaviors.

AK-47

The strain inspires rapid action accessible to all who wield it. AK-47 keeps the brain active and continuously inspires creativity and curiosity. 

With its primary aromas, such as diesel and citrus, this strain embodies alertness. AK-47 is a hybrid blended from landrace strains, including Thai, Mexican, Afghani, and Colombian varieties.

Cinderella 99

Also known as Cindy 99, this hybrid cannabis strain embodies euphoric effects and a rush of curious and humorful inspiration. Cinderella 99 is perfect for daytime consumers who are looking for creativity bootstrapped by curiosity. 

The strain inspires thoughts and the focus to dive into them.  Cindy 99 gets its genes from  Princess, Cinderella 88, and Skunk strains.

Strains For Creative Work

XJ-13

XJ-13 is a cross between indica-dominant G-13 and Sativa-dominant Jack Herer. It delivers potent experiences and pungent aromas. This strain is great for increasing alertness and drive.

It has notes of refreshing mint with earth and citrus undertones. The high light body and energy boost XJ-13 delivers help increase the momentum behind our creative thoughts, free of stress.

Purple Haze

Purple Haze was given this name to capture its color before anything else. Purple often has cultural ties to passion, with the depth of its color being viewed as captivating and inspiring.

It is a potent blend of Haze and Thai strains that bring forth the creativity of psychedelic and the rhythm of 1960s rock and roll, launching consumers into their personal summer of love.

Purple Haze lends positive energy to the mind, knocking down bad moods and unlocking the highest potential of your senses.

Tangie

This hybrid blend of California Orange and Skunk cannabis blends is perfect for inspiring an uplifting euphoric experience. The strain possesses a funky citrus aroma that incites creativity and captures attention.

Tangie is perfect for drumming up creative energy brought about by meditative practices and pushed by the passion and limits we think we have.

Chemdog

Chemdog is a potent hybrid reserved for more seasoned consumers who are looking to boost their creativity significantly. The high it induces can be dizzying at first, but once it settles, you get a burst of creative energy that jars the senses and opens the mind to new thoughts.

The strain is highly recognized in the cannabis community and is known for its pungent diesel-like aroma and potent effects. 

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Ah, yes. Can you feel it in the air? Summertime is upon us! Ready to bask us in all of its sunshiney glory. With the summer comes basking in the sun and outdoor activities like swimming, gardening, camping, etc. 

Similar to drinking a seasonal brew or a fine wine, there are marijuana strains that simply make the summer warmth and fun feel all the more invigorating. Your summertime cannabis should make you feel fiery, energetic, focused and ending with a blissful night's sleep. The kinds of strains for summer should pair as well as a glass of ice-cold lemonade.

So, what weed strains are best for summer?

Best Summertime Weed Strains

To help determine this for you, we have included our favorite strains that have a range of effects, from energetic strains for activities to couch-locking strains for relaxation.

Agent Orange 

Agent Orange has been a long-term mainstay amongst marijuana consumers for decades and for good reason. With this in mind, we present for your summertime enjoyment; Agent Orange.
Agent Orange is a sativa-dominant strain, crossed between Jack the Ripper and Orange Velvet. This strain’s aromas and flavors mirror that of your everyday orange as possible. It is a mix of fresh oranges with a slightly earthy undertone.

This strain offers great tastes and euphoric mindsets, and is absolutely ideal for daytime use.

Despite the strain’s THC level of 15%, Agent Orange is a mainstay in cannabis for its reputation for being one of the most powerful strains on the planet. Agent Orange produces a very potent energetic/cerebral high.

Those summertime smokers not as accustomed to marijuana’s effects may want to hold off on this one. 

The potent head effects may make the experience overwhelming. For those canna-connoisseurs out there, it’ll keep you going and going. 

OG Kush

Summertime is also known as a time for rest and relaxation. Time to be by the beach, kick your feet up and enjoy a nicely rolled joint. An excellent strain known for promoting its laid-back summertime lifestyle is OG Kush.

OG Kush is an indica dominant strain. OG Kush has mild earthy smells with a citrus/piney/fuel taste. OG Kush is a long-standing strain known for its abilities to produce a happy state of mind, lock into the couch, and erase any stress right out of your body.

Allowing your mind and body to unwind, OG Kush is ideal for the perfect, relaxing summer day. A perfect end of the day kind of bud resulting in calming relaxation for your body.

Strawberry Banana

Summertime can get pretty hot but like the most refreshing smoothie on a sunny day, Strawberry Banana rolls in to ease your mind and body. 

Strawberry Banana is an indica dominant strain crossed between Banana OG and Bubblegum. The strain shines with smells of banana/strawberry with other fruit smells sprinkled in. But the flavor, oh the flavor! It can only be described as a fresh fruit smoothie.
Strawberry Banana provides a mellow and accommodating kind of high. The kind to which allows your headspace to wander/unwind while retaining a sharp focus. This is the kind of strain to get to go hiking and allow yourself to get lost in the woods (though don’t actually get lost).

Sunset Sherbet

But hey, maybe smoothies aren’t for you. We’ve got something equally fruity, and delightfully summertime-y for you. Let us introduce the refreshing Sunset Sherbet.

Sunset Sherbet is an indica-dominant hybrid strain crossed between Girl Scout Cookies and Pink Panties. The strain is packed with sweet, berry, and citrus flavors. Sunset Sherbet is also purple in appearance. So yummy, you could eat it!

Sunset Sherbet is the perfect kind of hybrid. It brings about a high which is the most beautiful combination of sativa and indica. 

Sunset Sherbet provides an energetic, head high with full-body relaxation. The mixture allows for a sustained yet remarkably elevated and social mindset. Good for invoking your imagination, socializing at parties, or just watching a movie.

Super Lemon Haze

As familiar on a summer’s day as a glass of lemonade, this picture-perfect sativa brightens up any summer activity you are about to enjoy. 

Super Lemon Haze is an award-winning sativa-dominant hybrid and is the glorious combination of Skunk and Super Silver Haze

The strain’s smells are bright and shiny, with distinct smells of lemons/citrus. These buds can fill a room with their smells. The flavor follows through with the lemon taste; a lot like eating a lemon-flavored candy.

Super Lemon Haze is superb for daytime usage. Social and lively, this sativa is wonderful for having some daytime fun! Super Lemon Haze has the kind of high that feels like a warm boost of excitement and focus. Perfect for those adventurers out there trying to combat sleepiness or stress.

Zkittlez 

Zkittlez aka Skittles (easier to say right?) is what you get when you cross Grape Ape with another on the list, Grapefruit. With such a sweet lineage, it's no wonder Zkittlez is typically described as being candy-like. It will, in fact, allow you to “taste the rainbow”.

ZKittlez is an indica dominant strain which typically falls in a 15% THC range. This strain has a sweet, tropical, and earthy fragrance, staying true to the summer vibes. The flavor remains faithful to its namesake with a fresh tropical fruit/berry taste.

Zkittlez has very relaxing, happy, and euphoric effects. The strain has very subtle head effects which help consumers to feel focused, but while retaining an amount of relaxation and happiness.

The lower THC levels allow newer/less experienced consumers to not feel overwhelmed.

So there you have it folks, our list of best weed strains for the summer. These delectable strains should help you to maintain your perfect summertime vibes. With such freshness and flavor, these strains will not disappoint.

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Have a happy and safe summer!

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Seasoned stoners are always looking for ‘the next best strain’ to complete their stash. If you smoke regularly, you may be looking for something that’s a little more rare and has different terpenes and flavonoids than other stains. Whether you’re searching for quality weed to serve at an upcoming get-together or something new to try by yourself, we’ve got you covered!

We here at Cannasaver feature the best [medical & recreational] strain suppliers across the nation (within legalized states), with exceptional coupons and offers from the best dispensaries. We are your one-stop shop for all things cannabis and can help you find the best top-shelf strains on the market today. 

Weed strains come in four main categories, or shelves, if you will: 

• Low (Grade or Shelf)
• Mid-shelf
• Top-shelf
• Private Reserve

In some dispensaries, however, top shelf and private reserve are usually put together, as both types are premium quality.

Top-shelf is a cannabis grade of the highest quality that has great potency, and it’s very easy to find. Most dispensaries have their featured top-shelf strains. It’s usually placed on the highest shelf of the store (hence the title), kind of like how alcohol is organized at bars.

Top shelf strains are cultivated either indoors or outdoors by experienced growers who know the conditions favorable for creating potent strains with great terpenes and flavonoids. 

Factors Determining Top Shelf Weed

Several elements affect the growth of top shelf weed. These include:

Genes

Selective breeding of quality strains over long periods yields better hybrids of higher potency.

Soil

Nutrient-rich, healthy soil with an abundance of microbes produces top-shelf weeds.

Nutrients

Regularly providing weed with nutrients like nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorous through fertilizers at the right time produces buds of high quality.

Drying and Curing

Proper post-harvest handling is key to preserving trichomes and ensures the genetically superior flower smells, tastes, and smokes like a top-shelf variety.

Top-Shelf Strains You Should Try

Each dispensary will have a different variety of top shelf strains that they either perfected themselves or perhaps just carry classic strains. Here are some to try out, if you haven't (of course, options will vary based on dispensary):

Khalifa Khush

Khalifa Khush is a hybrid marijuana strain that was specifically bred for the rapper Wiz Khalifa. This is why it is also referred to as “KK,” “Wiz Khalifa,” or “Wiz Khalifa OG.”

This strain is said to descend from an unknown OG strain. It was previously unavailable to the public, but limited amounts have recently been made public through select partners.  

Khalifa Kush’s gives an active cerebral buzz ideal for morning and daytime use. It has a pine and sour lemon scent that is similar to that of OG Kush.

Pancakes

This is a hybrid strain bred by Seed Junkie Genetics and Cookies. It is named after its delicious aroma, which smells like warm pancakes. 

The strain has a buttered, sweet berry flavor profile and a batter-like aroma that reminds you of a fresh batch of pancakes. The high you experience from smoking Pancakes can be described as a relaxing head high. 

Pancake buds are short and bulky, with golden brown shades brightened by frosty trichomes. Patients needing medical marijuana use Pancakes to fight symptoms of chronic stress and anxiety.

Pink Certz

Pink Certz is a visual stunner that smells like hyper-flavorful pink candy mint. The strain combines The Menthol and Grape Gasoline to give you an instant mental vacation that helps get your head back in the game.

You can use it day or night, making it super versatile. Its flavor composition of mint, grape candy, and gas terps sets this strain up for boxes of cannabis trophies this year and the next.

Jealousy

Hey, Jealousy!

The Gin Blossoms knew what they were talking about – Jealousy combines two perfect versions of Gelato and Sherbert because that’s what the folks crave.

Jealousy offers everything you’d want from a JBeezy collection and is perfect for flexing on Instagram. Watch out for the evil eye, though, as Gelato haters are still gonna hate!

Strawberry Remedy #9

Exotic is all about taking risks and winning awards with new creations to heal the masses. It’s more than just GSC genetics folded back on each other like knotted bread.

Oregon’s Chalice Brands took first place in the Oregon Growers Club with Strawberry Remedy #9. This new strain is a rare 1:1 CBD: THC flower for that high-strung person in your life.

Trade that high-THC tachycardia with this Strawberry field x Dragon Desert Frost cross. Strawberry Remedy #9 has a refreshing strawberry smoothie taste that is perfect for a relaxing daytime yoga sesh free of anxiety.

Forbidden Mintz

This strain is a cross between Forbidden Fruit and SinMint Cookies bred by SinCity Seeds. Forbidden mint sports fruity flavor compounds of sweet cherry, passionfruit, mango, and pine. This sweet Indica strain brings about a reflective and chill state of mind.

Zkittelz Mintz 

After putting up with a tough day at work, loosen up with a rewarding after-work smoke courtesy of  Washington’s award-winning Three Rivers Cannabis (3RC).

These SinCity Seeds strain sports a creamy gas and sweet grapefruit finish. Zkittelz Mintz is a cross between Zkittlez and Animal Mints. It is the ideal strain to help get you through those short, bleak days. 

Gator Breath

This heady hybrid strain is a cross between a special Triangle Kush phenotype and Motorbreath. It has dark, chunky, and verdant buds that are sticky with trichomes. 

Consumers of this strain say that it makes them feel active, talkative, and tingly. Gator Breath has 1% THC and 26% CBG. Caryophyllene is the dominant terpene in this strain that gives it its gassy and pungent buttery notes.

Medical marijuana patients use this strain to help with insomnia and eye pressure. It draws its origin from the Jungle Boys. 

Kush Sorbet

Kush Sorbet is an uplifting, hazy, and hard-hitting strain created by crossing Triangle Kush with Sunset Sherbet. This dank and delicious strain provides your entire body with the most invigorating feeling.

It provides both mental and physical sensations of calmness and euphoria. Kush Sorbet packs a mighty punch, with THC levels ranging between 18.7%-22.7%.

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For those about to dab, we salute you.

Concentrates are definitely fun for veteran smokers. Concentrates such as wax were made for a modern stoner wanting smoking potency and efficiency. Cannabis concentrates often hit between 60-80% in THC potency, sometimes hitting higher numbers.
With an onset time of 1-3 minutes, the effects can last a few hours. Concentrates maintain the terpenes from the marijuana plant thus adding to the overall cannabinoids being absorbed, natural taste involved, and controlling your overall high. 

But which wax strains are best when considering concentrates to dab or produce from? We’re so very glad you asked.

How To Choose Wax Strains

Marijuana strains with a wide spectrum of compounds and good flavor/aroma are typically chosen for high-quality cannabis concentrate. Dispensary extraction specialists prefer to use strains producing a mass amount of trichomes (kief). But best strains are often subjective. So here’s a list of a mixture of Sativa, Indica, and hybrid concentrates that are guaranteed to be making you feel good.

Grape Ape

One of the rare purple strains, Grape Ape is an often sought-out Indica strain. Grape Ape is a much beloved and popular strain with some to do with its legendary Grand Daddy Purp and Afghani lineage. 

The strain in its wax form hits high potencies much like its flower form. The wax can reach between 70-80+% THC. Grape Ape is also a fast grower, only taking between 7-8 weeks to flower. This can lead to more wax being produced.
The grape Ape concentrate has a grape-like smell and flavor. The strain provides pain-relief and is a great sleepy time high.

Pineapple Express

Pineapple Express in its wax form will, simply put, make your day better. As Saul from the movie, Pineapple Express (2008) once said, “It’s hands down the dopest dope I’ve ever smoked.” 

The one and only satisfying Sativa is a cross between Trainwreck and Hawaiian. The strain, in its concentrated form, astonished with thrilling smells; comparable to an apple or mango. How yummy does that sound? The taste is as close to pineapple, pine, and cedar as you can get.

Pineapple Express wax gifts you with a long-lasting, energetic high while heightening the senses to their absolute fullest. The concentrate provides productivity and creativity to flow and flow. “It’s almost a shame to smoke it. It’s like killing a unicorn, with like, a bomb”.

Wedding Cake

Don’t worry, we don’t have to sit at a wedding for this one. Wedding Cake is one of the newest crowd favorites on this wax list. The strain is a hybrid. It’s a cross between Cherry Pie and Girl Scout Cookies. 

Wedding Cake concentrate is very potent, anywhere between 80-90%. With vanilla smells and berry taste, the strain provides long-lasting euphoria and happiness. It provides pain relief, reduces insomnia, and helps with appetite. 

Green Crack

Though sometimes an off-putting name, Green Crack is a Sativa fan’s best friend. Not letting the name fool you, this Sativa is 100% energizing marijuana and delectable flavor, especially in wax form. The strain has a fast 7-8 week flowering time which is always nice with production. Outdoor grows can reach up to 20 ounces per plant.

Green Crack wax is the definition of pure energy. Green Crack wax has a super surge of cerebral ripples and sharpened focus. The concentrate has mouth-watering fruity/mango flavors and smells potent enough to blast you into space. 

Green Crack wax is a great daytime concentrate which aids in the fight against fatigue and stress. We think we could all use a little of that these days.

Harlequin

For those with a need for a CBD-rich strain, Harlequin is the gal for you. This strain is a high yield producer. With a 2:1 THC: CBD ratio, Harlequin provides a flavorful and balanced wax.

Harlequin is low on THC potency but very high in CBD. With some THC present, you can still get a little THC high but it's more there to interact with the CBD (entourage effect). 

Harlequin concentrate has aromas of cherry, pepper, with a slight earthiness. Medicinal users often use it for pain, inflammation, and muscle spasms.

Chemdawg

Ah, Chemdawg. This beautiful strain is a classic. It’s continually crossed to create some of the best strains around today. With a good yield, Chemdawg was basically made for concentrate production.

Enhanced Diesel scents spread throughout the room when the strain became an extract. It has an orange and earthy taste to it. Chemdawg also drips in the terpene caryophyllene which gives the concentrate some spice. 

The terpene also provides the benefits of being an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anxiety/depression reducer.

Chemdawg is a well-known, euphoric strain; only enhanced through concentrate.

Sour Diesel

Incredibly popular, Sour Diesel is a 90% Sativa dominant strain with effects that are only enhanced through the concentrate process. Sour Diesel is a cross of Chemdawg and Super Skunk, making for one heck of a great smell. Sour Diesel flower can be produced as quickly as 11 weeks. 

Sour Diesel concentrates are typically full of citrus flavor and gassy smells. Really gassy! 

This fast-acting Sativa is great for an all-day bake of creativity and energy. Sour diesel is a long-lasting concentrate that will leave you happy, stress-free, and relieving any pain you may have.

OG Kush

Now if we may, I’d like to introduce a strain that needs no introduction really, the legendary OG Kush. OG Kush is a 75% Indica, 25% Sativa hybrid strain. With medium to large dense buds, OG Kush is perfect for making concentrates.

The concentrate packs high potency without ever feeling overly intense. OG Kush has very earthy smells with rich citrus, pine, and faint fruit flavors. 

OG Kush is great for the end of the day. Perfect for relaxing your body, surrounding you in calm, and leaves a smile on your face.

Strawberry Banana

For me, taste and flavor are the number one factors I’ll choose a certain kind of wax/concentrate. That said, for those who value flavor in dabbing we bring to you, Strawberry Banana. This Indica heavy concentrate is rich in trichome/resin production. Also being a cross between Bubblegum and Banana Kush, this strain is the perfect candidate for a premiere cannabis concentrate.

Strawberry Banana has vibrant aromas of strawberry, banana, and other tropical fruits. The flavor follows suit, often being compared to the taste of a fruit smoothie. Yum!

Strawberry Banana provides a dreamlike head high, inducing creativity and sensory awareness. Sometimes even providing a slightly psychedelic experience. A lovely concentrate indeed.

Sweet Sweet

Speaking of such sweetness, we now bring to you a great strain of that “good good,” Sweet Sweet. This strain mirrors Strawberry Banana but for the Sativa lovers out there. The strain is high-yielding while producing beautiful trichomes. Perfect concentrate fit!

Sweet Sweet has a bubble gum aroma with tropical fruit flavors. It provides an energized and euphoric high that lasts for a long time.

Concentrates of Sweet Sweet can help combat headaches/migraines and drastically reduce stress.
So now we hope we’ve helped you select the best concentrate strains for you.

This is just a small list -- there are even more marijuana strains that are good for making wax.

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When consuming the many different forms of marijuana on the market today, consumers tend to find favorite strains along the way. Whether the outcome is productivity, melting into the couch, pain relief, or creativity, we know what we like and want in marijuana’s effects.

We Coloradans know what we like when it comes to how we “choose our own highs”. Innovation in marijuana continues to gain traction at the speed of light. You will see some classics on this list but also note the newcomers. With such innovations come delicious, mouth-watering products with extremely potent results.

With that said, let’s look at the top strains in Colorado.

Do note: strains tend to appear and disappear all the time. You can’t always expect to get these strains but we guarantee if you do, you’ll be all the better for it. You can check here for deals on all bud.

Top Strains in Colorado

Without further ado, here are our top strains that you can find here in Colorado.

​​99 Problems

“If you're having girl problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 problems”

Gotta stop you right there, Mr. Z, is it? Or can I just call you Jay? We’ve already got it!

99 Problems is a sativa-dominant strain being the result of breeding Stardawg and White 99. The strain tends to bathe those who live wildly in the strong aroma of sweet fruit/berries. 99 Problems blasts through your senses with positivity, energy, and a grand boost of focus.  This potent strain often hits between 28-30% THC. 

Let it be known, 99 Problems is not for beginners.  

Afghan Kush

The awesome strain needs no introduction!

Afghan Kush is known for being a pure indica strain that can be traced for centuries. The strain is known for having body heavy effects which allow the consumer peace of mind and possibly a visit from the sleep fairy.

Afghan Kush manages sleeplessness in canna-newbies who might be more prone to paranoia when trying to unwind. This comes from the high yield of CBD in the strain.

With a homely earthy aroma and taste notes of old-school hash, Afghan Kush shows proud lineage through dense buds and many shiny trichomes.

Blue Walker

Blue Walker is the beautiful hybrid of the strains Blue Dream and Skywalker OG. This force-yielding strain is almost a pure sativa at 90%. THC percentages tend to stick to 26-30%.

Blue Walker will grant you a long-lasting buzz of euphoria. The strain is known to help with anxiety, pain, depression, nausea, and stress. 

Bruce Banner #3

AKA The Incredible Hulk is the strain many consumers seek after. The strain has effects of euphoria and happiness, that come quite quickly.  With THC levels between 23-26%, it is easy to see why Mr. Banner is gaining popularity.

Bruce Banner #3 is a sativa dominant hybrid being a cross of  Strawberry Diesel and OG Kush. BB #3 is known for being incredibly relaxing. The sativa head high achieves euphoric greatness, with allowance for creativity and boosting mood. The strain is nice and sweet, with flavors of citrus. 

Chocolate OG

Chocolate OG is an indica dominant strain and is well known for its highly relaxing chemical structure. Chocolate OG is the immaculate cross with Chocolate Rain (Also sounds awesome) and True OG. THC percentages in this strain come close to 30%. 

Chocolate OG delivers flavors with cheesiness and hazelnut but lingers with cocoa aromas. The buds in this strain are nicely capped with icey trichomes. The chocolatey goodness allows you to fall into a euphoric/giggly sensation. 

Chocolate OG effects help to reduce pains, aid in combating insomnia, and other health-filled benefits. Come try this, the Willy Wonka in you is screaming.

Green Crack

Let it be known, you will not become a Dave Chappel skit. Green Crack is only pure energizing sativa. No trace of crack here, whew…

Green Crack is the definition of pure energy, focus, and fun-having good times. Green Crack has incredible cerebral effects and maintains its awe through mouth-watering fruity/mango flavors. Green Crack is a great daytime strain helping fight fatigue and stress. Green Crack is extremely appealing to those needing to get stuff done and have fun doing it.

Grease Monkey

This is an Indica-dominant weed strain resulting from a cross between Gorilla Glue and Cookies and Cream marijuana strains. It is the highest THC percentage flower on our list, with a whopping value of 31%. This value can significantly vary depending on the growth conditions, as already stated.

Grease Monkey has a strong aroma of nutty vanilla and skunky diesel. When smoke, the high effect builds behind the eyes and then spreads to the rest of the body. It drives you to a euphoric high characterized by mental calming effects. Medicinally, this strain is a remedy for chronic pain, nausea, insomnia, loss of appetite, etc.

Hell's OG

Hell’s OG buckles down with a heavy, indica dominant breed of the strains Blackberry and OG Kush. Hell’s OG sounds scary at first, but ends up being a citrus flavored, candy-coated treat.

Hell’s OG is known for its psychoactive effects. The strain is well-known to destress consumers from mind and body, allowing for some timeless bliss. Hell's OG has been used to treat PTSD and insomnia. First-timers beware. This stuff is awesomely potent.

Ice Cream Cake

This is a tasty treat I was able to try recently. Almost as relaxing as ice cream on a hot day.

Ice Cream Cake produces large, dense nuggets of golden green. Ice Cream Cake is the cross of Animal Mints and Triangle Kush. The strain mirrors flavors of vanilla for pure delight. The aroma is a classic skunky one. You can expect your sesh to encounter body relaxation and ease you into dreamland. 

Jungle Cake

Ohh! More cake! Just remember, in terms of marijuana, anytime you see cake...get it!

Jungle Cake is the cross of the strains Wifi and Wedding Cake. The strain struts in with light smells of sugar/frosting with pungent fuel.

Jungle is also another on the list to reach up to 30% THC potency. The strength ensures a lasting, powerful high.

Sour Diesel

And last, but most certainly not least. A legendary favorite. Sour Diesel, the popular sativa that just doesn’t slow down. Sour Diesel is a perfect addition to a day of adventure. Sour diesel is a long-lasting strain that will leave you stress-free and relieve any pains you may have.

Being a 90% sativa dominant strain, the high you will feel from Sour Diesel can help you access hallways of creativity. This strain is typically pretty high in THC being between 20-25%. Sour Diesel is rich with citrus flavor and robust gassy smells. The strain is known to help anxiety, depression, and fatigue.

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Maybe you’ve heard of a nifty lil’ cannabinoid called THCV.  Perhaps it was from your cool smoker buddy who always is up on the newest type of dab, extract, edible, and exotic flower there is to offer.  Maybe it was from your crazy uncle Eddie at the family reunion while he was smoking a doobie of high THCV flower at the same time shouting at his overgrown rottweiler to get off the table and eating the snack platter that Gamgams put out for everyone to munch on.  Or, perhaps you’ve never heard of it at all and have no idea what you’re reading about and this article is going to go into. 

If so, then check out our helpful and informative blog about THCV Edibles.

What is THCV?

THCV is a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis. THCV is a cannabinoid.  THC and CBD are also cannabinoids.  While it is similar in chemical structure to THC or Tetrahydrocannabinol, the effects it can have on the body are much different.  THCV has a less psychoactive release in the brain than THC.  People who use THCV report having more energy, less appetite, and feeling less lethargic than consuming something with higher THC.  This is because the way our bodies are able to process cannabinoids is through our own Endocannabinoid system or (ECS). 

THCV, THC, and CBD all innervate with receptors in the ECS differently which produces the different reactions we have to consume them.  The ECS helps to regulate our physical and mental well-being, appetites, sleep schedules, and even hormones can be affected.

This article is going to walk through some of the top strains that have higher than average levels compared to other strains.  

Where Is THCV Found?

The origins of high THCV strains can be traced back to some OG landrace strains in Africa and surrounding areas. 

These strains are Sativa dominant and usually average at around 15%-23% THC as well. 

Sativas are known for giving more of a creative head high rather than a lethargic couch-lock that people associate with Indicas. 

People began to notice the differences between smoking different strains and started to seek out sources of the different types of highs.  Sativas became known as "the daytime smoke" because as many people say, it gives them energy, makes them feel more creative, and can do the opposite of munchies and help to curb an appetite.

Popular THCV Strains

Durban Poison

This is probably the most well-known strain on the list, or at least it was to us.  This strain is super Sativa dominant.  It is popular for a nice afternoon bong snap.  It gives off creativity and energy as for its main side effects.  It puts out a sweet and earthy aroma when smoked. Artists favor this strain for its highly Sativa effects.  It is usually round and chunky in bud structure and covered in trichomes giving it that frosty sugar-coated look.  This strain is one of our favorites down here at Cannasaver.

Pineapple Purps

Pineapple Purps is a strain that has grown in popularity over recent years. This strain has an average of 3:1 THC to THCV giving it highly psychoactive properties.  It has a sweet aroma that smells fruity and gives off a pineapple essence.  When smoked it tastes like sweet berry wine. It gives uplifting energetic effects when smoked and leaves you feeling with a head in the clouds high with bursts of energy.  This high THCV strain is used medically to treat anxiety, appetite loss, and mild cases of depression.  It possesses dark green leaves, slightly purple hairs, and is frosty with trichomes giving it a beautiful look and an even better smoke.

Power Plant

Power Plant is another African Sativa strain on our list.  This popular strain is a hybrid of Sativa and Indica with a split of around 65% Sativa and 35% Indica.   It has a higher than average amount of CBD making it a perfect blend of all different types of effects.  It will give you energy and also relax you.  Power Plant has light green leaves and a nice rich dusting of trichomes on the outer leaves.  This gives it a sweet and earthy aroma that tastes a bit like limes.  It’s known to give a clear-headed high with lots of energy.  

Red Congolese

With more people smoking cannabis now that it is recreationally legal in many states and medically legal in most of the states in the country, nonpsychoactive strains are at the top of people’s to-try lists.  This stain is no exception to that.  Red Congolese is a strain that gained popularity in California.  When grown it has an Indica like bushy structure but possesses the uplifting creative effects of a chronic Sativa.  It also has uplifting and creative effects when smoked or consumed.  It promotes mental clarity and has been used to help treat Alzheimer’s with promising results shown in this study.  This is a popular afternoon or wake-and-bake smoke for many people that struggle with nausea or tension.  

Doug’s Varin

This unique strain is known to suppress appetite due to its high levels of THCV.  It has been selectively bred over generations to gain the highly Sativa effects it gives.  It averages around 19% THC when tested.  It is a pure Sativa and boy does it smoke like one. Doug’s Varin gives off a piney, earthy smell.  It tastes like sweet citrus when smoked.  It usually flowers in 8-9 weeks making it a great choice for both indoor and outdoor growers. Along with appetite suppression, Doug’s Varin also is used to treat depression, muscle spasms, and stress. 

Thanks for checking out our blog on THCV weed strains. 

We hope you’ll go check out some of these strains at your local favorite dispensary soon!

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and everyone is wondering what exactly they should get their partner to make it extra special. And yes, that includes all the stoners out there. And if you’re feeling like just buying your partner’s favorite strain might not be enough this year, then here are some products to liven it up a little – the icing on the cake, as they say. These are some of our favorite stoner Valentine’s Day gifts.

Best Stoner Valentine’s Day Gifts

We get it, it’s hard to think about what your significant other may appreciate this time of year, especially if you’re too stoned. We got you! Light up that joint and read on for some good inspiration!

Cannabis Chocolates

What more could anyone ask for? Chocolate is a Valentine’s Day staple and adding a little bit of weed into the cocoa mix gives the gift that “little extra” that regular chocolate just can’t deliver. You can find some coupons on chocolates here.

Flowers

“Flowers don’t tell, they show.” – Stephanie Skeem

Generally speaking, roses are a go-to for Valentine’s Day. That being said, there are definitely better types of flower out there. Can’t really smoke roses, can you? However we have heard of rolling blunts with rose petals, so you could try that! Class it up by turning your flowers into a weed bouquet. 

Couples’ Massage

There are very few people that don’t enjoy a nice, relaxing massage. Double the relaxation by maybe enjoying the chocolates you got your partner before going in. It’s worth it. 

Cannabis Lotion

Okay, so maybe you don’t want someone else rubbing up on your sweetheart. Fair enough. But keeping them from getting a massage seems cruel, so try giving them one yourself. Coupling a massage with a cannabis skin lotion can really elevate it to the next level.

Edibles

Food! Everyone loves food. If you’re smart, you’ll be making your significant other a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day. Liven it up with some edibles in the mix. Get baking and get baked.

Cannabis Candles

What better way to set the mood than with some romantic, cannabis-infused candles? It is Valentine’s day after all. Turn up the charm with candles that have a little extra kick.

New Glass

Back in the day, “fine China” used to be a great way to show your sweetie some love. Certainly, we’ve evolved a bit. In this case, don’t think of flatware as plates and bowls; at least not the bowls you eat out of. Grabbing a new glass pipe to smoke out of together is a better way of keeping up with the times.

Pre-rolled Love

Some people like to roll their own joints. A lot of people don’t. If your partner prefers to smoke without the work, a pack of pre-rolls is a perfect way to show you care. 

Cannabis Seeds

“Love grows by giving.” – Elbert Hubbard 

Growth is an important facet of any relationship. Why not symbolize that with a couple of seeds of your own, that grow in tandem with your relationship? Easier than raising other things.

Homemade Crafts

It’s hard to beat an old-fashioned joint. Be that as it may, Valentine’s Day is a special occasion. Trying your hand at rolling unique joints, like the tulip joint, is a great way to show your partner that they were on your mind. 

Weekend Getaway

Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, perfect for a nice 420-friendly getaway with your stoner beau. The COVID-19 pandemic has made travel harder this year, but a nice alternative to a hotel is finding somewhere warm, packing a tent, some food, and a bowl, and camping the weekend away.

Vaporizers

No one likes to admit it, but packing a bowl or rolling a joint can sometimes be a chore, especially when you just want a quick toke. Good thing vaporizers exist. Perfect for an easy smoke, they can fit in your pocket and work like a charm. 

Cannabis Lube

It’s pretty easy to explain this one. 

• Weed? Check. 

• Lube? Check.

I’m fairly sure everyone knows why this gift is sure to make your partner happy.

Soda Pop for Your Sweetheart

Is it soda or pop in Denver? Asking for a friend. Regardless of what it’s called, a nice way to switch it up is with some Keef Cola, a cannabis-infused soda (pop)? If Michael Bublé is singing about it, you know it’s a good Valentine’s Day gift. 

Weed Apparel

Yes, it can give a “Yeah I totally smoke weed” vibe sometimes, but there’s nothing wrong with showing a little love for your favorite honey by getting them something that shows a little love for their favorite flower. Things like pot leaf underwear can make for a funny, yet charming Valentine’s gift.

Marijuana Cookbooks

Weed and food go hand in hand. There are very few combinations that can stack up. Peanut butter and jelly? Close second. If your partner loves to cook and loves to smoke, a prime gift would be one that combines both. You can find marijuana cookbooks that can merge cooking and weed. Really, it’s a gift for both of you.

A Night In

No doubt that we’ve all been spending plenty of nights in, over the past year. With that in mind, it’s certainly possible to spice it up a bit. A romantic dinner, a romantic blunt, and a romantic movie can make for a fantastic quarantined Valentine’s Day. 

Stoner Flicks

Being high can make mostly anything fun. But one of the best activities is chilling out and watching classic stoner movies, like Half-Baked or Pineapple Express. A night in doesn’t have to be limited to rom-com. 

Grassy Gift Basket

Can’t decide on just one thing? Well luckily, you don’t have to. If you really want to step up your Valentine’s Day game, you can mix and match any of the above to really bring it home. Chocolates, lotion, and pre-rolls? You don’t have to be that charming, but it definitely isn’t going to hurt. 

All in all, you know best. It’s Valentine’s Day, and hopefully, you know what your stoner sweetie likes. Getting the right gift is a great way to show them that you really care. For specials on the above-mentioned products, you can check out websites like Cannasaver for deals that won’t break the bank. 

Happy Valentine’s Day, you crazy stoners!

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