Blue Cheese Strain Review (North 40 Cannabis)
I finally tried some Blue Cheese made by North 40 Cannabis under the Farmstead brand, which I bought at Shelter Market. It's an indica-dominant hybrid with moderate THC for this batch. Potency varies from batch to batch, so check the label on the package you buy.
It's hard to beat their Black Cherry Punch, the only other North 40 cultivar I've tried and a favorite among Canadian cannabis strains. Below is a more in-depth breakdown of this cheesy flower.
Terpene Profile: Nerolidol, limonene and beta-caryophyllene were the terpenes listed for this batch.
Packaging Details: Packaged 06/17/2020, tested/reviewed 03/14/2021, exactly 270 days later. Lot# 20-P25
Pricing Details: Purchased 3.5 grams for $30.00 at The Shelter Market at the time (about $8.57/gram)
I bought this legally in Canada, where provinces set the legal age (for example, 18 in Alberta and 21 in Quebec). In the US, marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law outside narrow medical categories.
Appearance: 1.5/5
Blue Cheese by North 40 Cannabis
There were too many issues with bag appeal and visuals. Let's start with moisture, which is a big one. The bag measured 37% relative humidity, and you could feel the dryness: stems and leaves falling out and buds crumbling in my fingers.
I left it in the jar with a Boveda pack for 48 hours before touching it again; thankfully, the terps were still somewhat alive. Then there's the weight: the scale read 3.25 grams, and being 0.25 grams underweight is too much.
The trichome heads were no longer intact, likely because this was packaged nine months before I tried it. Shorter shelf times would avoid a lot of these problems. The trim job wasn't great either, with too many stems and leaves. Size-wise, there were three medium nugs and six small ones.
Aroma: 3.5/5
Blue Cheese by North 40 Cannabis
The aroma was unexpected. Some "cheesy" strains smell like a mix of cheese, garlic and skunk, and I've never been a big fan. This wasn't that; the blueberry won out. I got sweet blueberry muffin scents with slight notes of skunk and diesel.
Flavor: 2/5
The flavor matched the aroma but was weaker. Sweet blueberry came through on the inhale, and a bit of skunk lingered on the exhale. It was a harsh smoke, with lots of coughing.
Effects: 4/5
Blue Cheese by North 40 Cannabis
This was my favorite part of this Blue Cheese strain review. The effects float between indica and sativa vibes. About 10 minutes in, my whole body relaxed, and then I started to float. My mind got fuzzy soon after, and that's when I was fully in relaxation mode.
Turn on the TV or put on some music. Anything that needs focus should wait, and so should driving, since cannabis can slow reaction time and impair coordination.
Overall: 3/5
I'd probably recommend this, but I'd love to try a newer batch of North 40's Blue Cheese. Unlike the Ruxton Strain, something was missing here. Remember, this sat in its package for about nine months before I tried it, which may explain the problems.
I hope to see this at Shelter Market again. If you've tried this Blue Cheese, let me know what you thought in the comments below!
Sources
- Authorized cannabis retailers in the provinces and territories, Health Canada
- Cannabis Health Effects, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
