In preparations for the 2^nd annual Illinois Craft Showcase (Aug. 16), I grabbed a few strains to review from the new craft team Cronja, including this Melted Cherries.

Melted Cherries is a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Black Cherry Punch and Tropicana Cookies. This batch tested at 0.641% THC, 27.035% THCa, 1.410% CRGa, and 29.086% total cannabinoids. Primary terpenes included limonene, b-caryophyllene, b-myrcene, and cedrol, with 1.118% total terpenes.

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Melted Cherries came in as a 2-gram gold and black pouch that had a see-through bottom. The dense pointy buds were light green with touches of dark green and purple mixed in with the bright orange pistils. The aroma delivered a mix of cherries, tabaco, earth, hops, coffee, and citrus. The cherry and earth dominated the flavor that mixed with notes of sweet citrus, vanilla, and skunky pepper.

The quick onset started with a clearheaded, uplifting, and feel-good buzz that slowly shifted to more of a happy relaxation. The body buzz added a smoothness to the mood-boosting high that provided the release of stress and tightness in my shoulders and back. The full peak of the overall body buzz caused a light sinking feeling that came in waves. Overall, Melted Cherries was good for late morning, early day, and evenings for pretty much any social activity or alone watching reels.

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