Strawberry Twist Strain Review (Sundial)
For this cannabis strain review, I tried out some Strawberry Twist that’s made by Sundial. I haven’t tried a Sundial product before. Actually, I haven’t even heard of them. Well, this is a licensed producer that’s based in Alberta; not too much information on this company is available out there.
Now the actual strain name of this Strawberry Twist is Strawberry Banana, and outside the reddish pistils, there is absolutely nothing about this weed that reminds you of strawberries OR bananas. This is a hybrid strain. The batch I tried was high in THC with very little CBD, though numbers vary by grower and batch.
Lineage: DNA Genetics lists Strawberry Banana as a cross of Crockett’s Banana Kush and Strawberry Bubble Gum.
Terpene Profile: The listed terpenes on this batch were Myrcene, Caryophyllene, Pinene, and Humulene.
Packaging Details: This was packaged on 01/31/2020 and tested/reviewed on 04/18/2020, exactly 78 days after being packaged.
Pricing Details: Purchased 3.5 grams for $30.20 at the SQDC in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ($8.63/gram)
A note on numbers: THC and CBD percentages and terpene profiles vary by grower and batch, so treat the details here as one sample and check the label on the product you buy.
This product was bought legally in Canada, where adults can buy from retailers authorized by their province or territory. The minimum age is 19 in most provinces, 18 in Alberta and 21 in Quebec.
This review is for adults 21+ where cannabis is legal. Under US federal law, marijuana is still a Schedule I drug outside the narrow categories a 2026 Justice Department final rule moved to Schedule III (FDA-approved drugs and state-licensed medical marijuana), and state laws differ.
Appearance: 1/5
I’m going to start off with the actual packaging here, outside the bud itself. We all know that branding is very limited when it comes to legal, recreational cannabis in Canada. However, some companies are still figuring out cool little ways to package their products (Broken Coast, Top Leaf).
Not sure who thought that this ugly light blue color would look nice for a weed container, but you were wrong, looks like a baby food container. When it comes to the bud itself, it came in at 39% humidity which is way too dry. However, the terps were still in shape.
There were a bunch of small popcorn nugs, with a couple of medium ones. Nothing really stood out much in the visuals either, a sheet of amber trichomes covered dark green buds, and as I mentioned before, there were many pistils that were almost reddish.
Aroma: 2/5
So the smell on this weed is unique for sure, as in I haven’t ever smelled anything like this. The confusing part for me is that many reviews mentioned sweet, fruity, strawberry scents on this, well, I’m not sure if I got the wrong weed, but there was none of that here.
It was as if you put your nose in an old bag of pepper, it was pretty subtle, but the caryophyllene really stood out here. I was not a fan of this aroma; however, the terps were most definitely still alive.
If you’re looking for a refreshing smell that’s a mix of sweet and sour, citrusy and fruity, you must try Diesel Strain.
Flavor: 2.5/5
The flavor on this Strawberry Twist is more aggressive than the aroma, especially on the inhale; the problem is that it isn’t really a pleasant one. It’s interesting that the dominant terpene is supposed to be myrcene because the caryophyllene completely took over, in my opinion.
There’s a heavy pepper taste on the inhale and a touch of cinnamon on the exhale and the aftertaste. It was different, for sure, but different isn’t always better.
Effects: 3/5
I found the effects to be pretty aggressive, and the high stopped me in my tracks. You can feel the high THC content. I wouldn’t really smoke this in a social setting, though. I also didn’t feel like doing much, whether I smoked this in the morning or at night; I would classify this as a nighttime Netflix strain.
Effects differ from person to person, and NIDA notes that anxiety, panic and hallucinations are more likely with large doses, strong products or little experience. Start low if you're new.
Overall: 2/5
If you went through this entire Strawberry Twist strain review, you can probably tell I’m not a big fan. There was something missing in every aspect of this weed.
I would not suggest this to beginners or everyday smokers; just like Mendo Breath Strain, it’s not worth it, and it’s not like this is an amazing price point.
Based on my first experience, Sundial needs to do a WAY better job if they want to compete in this industry.
Sources
- Strawberry Banana Marijuana Strain Information, DNA Genetics
- Authorized cannabis retailers in the provinces and territories, Health Canada
- Schedules of Controlled Substances: Rescheduling of Food and Drug Administration Approved Products Containing Marijuana From Schedule I to Schedule III, Federal Register (U.S. Department of Justice)
- Cannabis (Marijuana), National Institute on Drug Abuse
