Blue Dream Strain Review (Hexo)
For this cannabis strain review, I tried some Blue Dream made by Hexo. My expectations weren't high to begin with, because what can you really expect for $5.71/gram? I pretty much got what I expected. Hexo products have been up and down for me.
The Blue Dream cultivar has been around forever, but this was a very bad version of it. This sativa-dominant hybrid had moderate THC for this batch. Potency varies from batch to batch, so check the label on the package you buy.
Terpene Profile: The terpenes listed for this Blue Dream were myrcene, caryophyllene, pinene, guaiol, and narolidol (nerolidol).
Packaging Details: This was packaged on 6/27/2019 and tested/reviewed on 03/28/2020, exactly 275 days later. Lot# AAA-112442
Pricing Details: Purchased 3.5 grams for $20.00 at the SQDC in Montreal, Quebec, Canada at the time ($5.71/gram).
I bought this legally in Quebec, where the legal age is 21. In the US, marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law outside narrow medical categories.
Appearance: 1.5/5
Visually, this Blue Dream looked OK at best, and the flaws showed up quickly on a closer look. I tried it 275 days after it was packaged, and it showed: all the medium-sized nugs were powder dry.
The colors were pretty, with dark leaves, and the nugs were heavily covered in trichomes. It measured 39% humidity. I don't believe weed this old should be on any shelf.
Aroma: 1/5
It somewhat smelled like weed, so it gets a 1. Other than that, all you smell is dead terpenes, like old dirt mixed with dry wood. Completely disappointing.
If you want an aroma that fills your nose with piney goodness, try the Bandeau (Headband) Strain.
Flavor: 1/5
Just like the aroma, I know for a fact this was cannabis, so it gets a participation trophy. Other than that, it was like smoking REALLY OLD WEED. Oh, wait a second, it WAS very old weed. It tasted like the end of a bag that was lost for almost a year and then found.
Effects: 3.5/5
The effects were the only part of this Blue Dream I somewhat enjoyed. It gave a light, upbeat buzz that lasted about an hour each time, with no crash. I liked it more during the day, since I stayed focused and energetic after smoking.
Effects vary from person to person, and larger amounts can cause anxiety or panic, especially for less experienced users.
Overall: 2/5
Blue Dream has been around a long time, and when it's grown right, it's a solid sativa-leaning cultivar most consumers enjoy. This was NOT IT. Hexo didn't do a good job with this one, and I wouldn't recommend it to beginners or everyday consumers, even at this low price. Try the Shishkaberry Strain instead, which cost about the same ($6.83/gram) and was far better.
Even discounted weed shouldn't be this bad. If you've tried Blue Dream, let me know what you thought in the comments!
Sources
- Authorized cannabis retailers in the provinces and territories, Health Canada
- Cannabis (Marijuana), National Institute on Drug Abuse
