PLUS strain gummies with full-spectrum cannabis

It’s a foregone conclusion that gummies are the cornerstone of the legal edibles market, especially on the West Coast. If convenience, discretion, and precise dosing are the name of the game, there’s not much that beats a quality gummy candy. Even for those of us who still prefer an old-fashioned joint of sun-grown buds above all else, gummies can be an invaluable resource for taking the edge off a smashing social gathering or getting a moderate daily dose of THC and CBD.

Many gummies are fortified with THC distillate to ensure a more consistent effect. If the product is of good quality and from a reliable source, this is not necessarily a problem. But, as I put it in a review of Kiva Confections’ Lost Farm last year, “I like the feeling that my experience is rooted in the plant. What I mean is that a half-hearted gummy sprayed with cheap weed oil isn’t my idea of ​​a great time, no matter how strong the “high.” The more of the integrity of the plant you get […] the closer you are to a physical and psychotropic experience written by Mother Nature.”

When I’m ready to stock up on gummy bears, PLUS is a brand I keep coming back to. Consistency and reliability are hallmarks of the brand, at least in my experience, which is why the prospect of a full-spectrum, flavor-specific PLUS gummy is particularly enticing – a potential “have-your-cake-and-eat-too” food. Position. The new line of Strains gummies from PLUS combines “pure, full-spectrum oil with all-natural ingredients derived from real fruit and strain-specific fruit and cannabis terpenes” to pay homage to classic cannabis strains like Pineapple Express and Granddaddy Purps.

While “paying homage” to a strain-specific experience isn’t the same as infusing a gummy bear with live resin from a strain, opting for full-spectrum oil and cannabis-derived terpenes over distillate and artificial flavors can go a long way toward honoring the experience of the plant in one practical, precisely dosed packaging.

For this review, I tried the three main flavors in the Strains line: Pineapple Express, Granddaddy Purple, and Lemon Jack.

First impressions

In my last review of PLUS gummies, I mentioned that PLUS always does an excellent job of presenting its product lines in modern, practical and easily accessible packaging. Like most PLUS gummies, the Strains line comes in round, silver-coated plastic tins with a solid, functional twist-off closure.

Flavor, dosage – both total and per gummy – are all available on the label. Each label also features the three prominent terpenes found in the gummy to inspire the strain-specific experience. There’s a lot of information on the label, almost an overabundance, but I appreciate the presentation as a decent collection of everything that sets these gummies apart from their direct competitors.

Grandpa Lila

Being a daily cannabis user, I tested each of these gummies by trying three at a time for a total of 15 milligrams of THC. If you’re a semi-regular to infrequent consumer, follow the advice on the back label and start with a jelly bean. Then wait 90 minutes before continuing to consume.

Granddaddy Purple Strains gummy stands out as an “indica” treat, so I took some at night to see how well it would hold up as a late night experience. While not necessarily having a heavy indica-like punch, it calmed my nerves and chilled my senses for a cozy night’s sleep. The terpy grape flavor was deep and overwhelmingly pleasant, setting the tone for a slightly penetrating high that carried me into a slow rolling relaxation for the next few hours until I was ready to drift off to sleep.

Pineapple Express & Lemon Jack

Considering the infinitely subjective nature of virtually every cannabis product, my experiences with the Pineapple Express and Lemon Jack flavors were incredibly similar.

Both immediately struck me with a light, spicy flavor that mimicked the fruity, grassy flavor and aroma of a good cannabis nugget. Both hit slowly and subtly, eventually leading to a winning background high that enriched my day and lifted my spirits without completely igniting me. The Pineapple Express gum in particular made for an ideal alchemical boost when hiking Joshua Tree on vacation; My energy and sensory input were elevated enough to get the most out of the alien, immediately accessible landscape of my favorite national park.

bottom line

Gummy bears from PLUS Strains offer a kind of “background high”, but not one that will go unnoticed. The flavors of this gummy line—spicy, tart, floral, and terpy rather than sweet and sugary—pull in plenty of weight, complementing the nature of the high, resulting in a well-rounded experience that’s as subtle as it is penetrating.

If you’re looking for something to incorporate into your daily routine that won’t lock you to the couch, the Pineapple Express and Lemon Jack gummies will fit you like a glove. Fancy something to help you get your night off to a good start and sleep soundly without feeling groggy the next day? They could do a lot worse than the Granddaddy Purple.

Overall, PLUS Strains gummies deliver the nuances and sensory subtleties of plant-centric euphoria.