The grass variety MAC 1 is our Leafly HighLight from March 2023
Hang in there, tired, wet, and cold Leafly Nation. Mid-March promises a change in mood.
The days are getting longer than the nights – this signals spring. Spots on the ground are visible under the lightening snow. New challenges await and a firm ally remains the award-winning modern hybrid weed variety MAC 1.
It’s a national bestseller of 2022. And eight years after its debut, it beated all newcomers to win the 2022 Ego Clash for Best Flower in America’s weed heartland of Mendocino County, CA, in December. It’s grown from LA Made in downtown LA to Bountiful Farms in Massachusetts. MAC 1 wins as Buds, Pre-Rolls, Dabs, Carts and Garden Melting New Seeds. Let’s go back and give grower Capulator his flowers – crowning MAC 1 our Leafly HighLight for March 2023.
Bred from Miracle x Alien Cookies, the hybrid offers a kaleidoscope of genes, terpenes, and effects—making it immensely versatile. MAC 1 was released in 2015 and scored an average of 4.7 out of 5 based on 383 reviews on Leafly. Smokers report notes of butter, vanilla, and citrus, which Capulator describes as “sour black cherry yoplait.”
The high THC levels are more objective: 20%+. Some breeders persuade it to 30%. So much THC and terps guarantee an uplifting, euphoric, and energetic high. Capulator smokes during the day for creative and talkative vibes.
A Leafly reviewer says, “All the things you love about Haze but none of that frenzied energy that some people find troubling. Still gives you a boost of energy but the relaxation is always there.”
Another says, “Great for cruising around town on a bike at sunset with so much to do.”
About a fifth of reviews report help with anxiety or depression: “MAC 1 is proof that happiness can be bought. As a depressed user, I wish I could have this burden all the time.”
THC novices, however, should approach the icy, dense, potent buds with respect.
“I was just about to cook pancakes. That’s how high I am right now.”
MAC 1 reviewer on Leafly
How much does MAC 1 cost?
MAC 1 prices range from commodity harvested 100 ounces in California to premium extracts like $40 grams of live rosin in Oregon.
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In general, the western US meets its demand for MAC 1, while Florida and Illinois literally smoke shakes. Chicago stores charge $55 for seven grams of MAC ingredients (referred to as a “shake”). Here are some average prices for MAC 1 flowers and dabs in the US.
| Inferior | middle class | high grade | |
| 1 gram flower | $5 | $8 | $12 |
| 3.5 grams of flower | $17 | $35 | $50 |
| 1 gram of living resin | $18 | $36 | $51 |
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MAC 1 seeds
MAC 1 was designed for both experienced smokers and growers.
“MAC is considered by many to be the opus magnum of cannabis breeding,” writes Purple City Genetics.
Capulator bred Miracle #15 with Alien Cookies F2 to create Miracle Alien Cookies aka MAC. So where did MAC 1 come from?
“MAC1 is just a clone from MAC Seeds,” Cap said.
Since then MAC V2 and many other hybrids have achieved the success of MAC. Capulator sells new seeds directly through their webshops. Cap’s seeds are sold on Neptune Seedbank, SeedsHereNow, and others.
You can join the MAC movement with Orange Apricot MAC, Orange Cookies x MAC, Granny MAC, MAC & Cheese, and MAC V2. Look for a preserver in Miracle Glue, Miracle Burn, or Miracle Cookies seed packs.
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MAC 1 Awards
MAC’s trophy rack takes a beating under the weight of size. The MAC family has won in the Hybrid, Sativa, Extract, Recreational, Medicinal, and Overall categories since 2015. Connoisseur Cup, Errl Cup, Oregon Cannabis Grower’s Fair, California State Fair – you name it. MAC is wild. In December, a Maine-bred MAC 1 beat the best to win the industry-judged, one-day Ego Clash 2022 Invitational. A riot ensued.
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MAC 1 terpenes
According to laboratory tests, the most dominant aroma molecules of MAC 1 are limonene (citrus), pinene (pine) and caryophyllene (pepper or fuel). That sounds about right in terms of MAC being loud and strong tasting. Peanut Butter Breath shares these three dominant terpenes, as do MAC, Dirty Taxi, and Banana Cream Cake.
Three more varieties in March
Mac & Geez
Oh boy – MAC makes gelato louder with MAC & Geez by Talking Trees – a cross between MAC x Gelato #33. Don’t confuse it with MAC & Cheese; the alien cheese cross.
animal face
March into March with your animal face – grrr. This award-winning hybrid crosses FaceOff OG with Animal Mints for a ferocious bite of menthol, mint, and diesel. It has a strong initial rush of almost uncomfortable euphoria that settles into a hungry, lazy high. Fig Farms won the 2022 Emerald Cup with these Seed Junky Genetics.
Guscher
You can do it, but we’re trying to soften up and strengthen our core for a little Spring Break surfing. Lots of people use weed to beat the tedium of exercise, and we munch on gushers. This popular, versatile Triangle Kush x Gelato hybrid finishes with a chewy, sticky, sweet, tropical berry syrup smell and some pretty great daytime hybrid effects.
And that’s it for our monthly popular Leafly HighLight. See you next April 1st; no fools.
Yo, what is ‘Leafly HighLight’?
Cannabis dispensaries can sell 200 types of flowers. It’s overwhelming.
Leafly HighLight heals voter paralysis with a monthly in-depth look at a popular national cannabis strain you should know about. We combine:
- Leafly Strain Database search data,
- pharmacy menu data,
- doctor visits,
- and smoking sessions
to choose a strain that suits the season and mood.
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