After reading through our list of the nine best summertime cannabis strains, you’ll learn:
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- Why these strains are so popular among cannabis consumers
- Which strains may help you stay energized and which will help you wind down after a sun-soaked day
- Where to find some of the best cannabis strains all year round
Our Top Strains for Summer
Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get sun-drenched before the short days and cold temperatures come back around. To help celebrate our favorite season, Bad Gramm3r has collected some of our favorite summertime cannabis strains that are great for socializing, celebrating, and helping you decompress after a long day.
Agent Orange
A popular sativa-dominant hybrid strain, Agent Orange is one of the best strains for the upcoming summer. Those who like Agent Orange state they often feel an initial trippiness after consumption that may help raise mood and kick up your energy levels. About 30 minutes into the experience, consumers state their experience turns into a subtle but steady body high that ensures the cerebral stimulation never becomes overwhelming.
The strain is named for its sweet and spicy orange aroma that provides a smooth smoking experience. The aroma is enticing and stimulating in its own right. The citrus notes will remind you of warm summer days and will make you want to get out and feel the sun on your face.
Grape Ape
This indica is exceptionally potent with THC concentrations that can reach the mid-20s and sometimes even just a few percentage points higher. The flavor is just as intense, though its aroma is known for its complexities. Consumers will likely notice a pungent scent with notes that hit all over the fruit-aroma spectrum.
While Grape Ape is known for its deep body high, many consumers report it can take a while for the effects to kick in fully. This is balanced by a lasting experience of creeping calm and relaxation. This is a strain to help you decompress after a stressful day at work or if your blood is still pumping after a sun-and-fun-filled day.
Green Crack
If you’re looking for a wake-and-bake strain to start your day and keep you going until the sun goes down (and maybe well after), then you should check out Green Crack. It’s a sativa-dominant hybrid, and those that choose it often do so to get their energy levels high throughout the day. Consumers also say they’ve found themselves more focused after smoking, making it an excellent choice for creative types.
The buds of this strain are colorful, which adds visual appeal to its citrusy, earthy scent bouquet. Neither the aroma nor flavor is particularly intense, and its mellowness makes the overall experience well-balanced.
Hawaiian Dutch
Another sativa-dominant hybrid, Hawaiian Dutch, provides a rich, lasting experience. If you don’t feel the effects immediately, give it a few minutes, and you’ll quickly find yourself doubled-over in laughter and fighting off the giggle fits. It’s a social strain that’s best enjoyed in the company of others. Many consumers report feelings of social anxiety quickly melting away with Green Crack.
With a name like Hawaiian Dutch, you should expect a bright flavor and aroma profile, and this strain doesn’t disappoint. One breath in, and you’ll be reminded of the tropics with notes of sweet pine and citrus that will combine to remind you of pineapple.
Strawberry Cough
Strawberry Cough is another strain that can get you going in the morning with sativa-forward characteristics that will shine bright all day. Consumers often say they purchase this strain so they can stay focused and creative. You may find yourself thinking in new ways that help unlock the mental blocks that kept you from finishing a project. If used in social settings, you may also discover yourself in the middle of a deep philosophical discussion.
When you first breathe in the aroma of a Strawberry Cough bud, you’ll soon be confused to realize you’re not actually holding fresh strawberries in your hand. It’s sweet, light, and almost soothing.
Sunset Sherbet
Like a refreshing bowl of sherbet at the end of a great meal, this strain is the perfect cap for an adventure-filled day. An indica-dominant hybrid, Sunset Sherbet works slowly before you may find yourself feeling you’ve sunk into the coziest couch in the world. There is some mental stimulation, enough to keep you active if consumed in social settings, but the overall feeling will be one of deep relaxation. It’s perfect for wanting to kick back and watch the sun slowly work its way beyond the horizon.
Sunset Sherbet serves up a heaping bowl of sweet, bright citrus and berries. It’s a mouth-watering combination that lingers lightly on the tongue, which is the perfect contract for its otherwise deep effects.
Trainwreck
There’s a lot to like about Trainwreck. It’s a sativa-dominant hybrid whose effects are said to stimulate the mind and help keep spirits high, pardon the pun. While you may not feel the energy-boosting effects of other sativa-dominant strains, even if you find yourself experiencing couch-lock, you’ll still find yourself social, talkative, and having an overall fun time.
Trainwreck has a pungent, spicy taste that will call to mind peppers of all varieties. The flavor is known to perk people up all by itself.
Tropicana Cherries
Tropicana Cherries barely tips its way into being a sativa-dominant hybrid. Its aroma is a delectable combination of sour citrus and sweet cherries. If you smoke it in social settings, you’ll likely have at least a few people asking what strain you’re smoking so they can partake, too, or note the strain so they can purchase it later. You’ll get the expected citrus and cherry notes from a flavor standpoint but with just enough pungent earthiness to bring things up a notch.
Many people choose Tropicana Cherries to feel mental stimulation. The strain is reported to keep you focused and energized without becoming jittery.
Wedding Cake
A perfect strain for coming down after a night spent dancing and celebrating, Wedding Cake offers a sweet vanilla aroma that will remind you of delicious, moist cake. This indica-dominant strain mixes it up, though, when it comes to its flavor profile. You’ll likely feel notes of tangy, sweet peppers doing the two-step over your tastebuds.
Those who choose Wedding Cake do so because they say they feel calm and relaxed yet ultimately euphoric after consumption. You may feel giddy at first, but you’ll soon find that transforming into a weighted blanket of comfortable heaviness. It’s perfect for the after-after-party when it’s just you and your friends going over the highlights of the day.
Find Your Summertime Cannabis Strains at Bad Gramm3r
At Bad Gramm3r, our goal is to help celebrate the best that the cannabis community has to offer. We do that by employing knowledgeable, passionate staff who are more than happy to answer your questions. We are also proud to offer some of the highest quality cannabis products in the state produced by local growers who work in and give to their surrounding communities.
Whether you’re looking for flower, pre-rolls, or concentrates, our Wasilla and Palmer dispensaries are here to help. Make sure to check out our menu online or stop by either location so we can help you find the best cannabis strain for every season.
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