Reloaded on this hybrid again as it's been one of my daytime go-to strains for a while (Breath strains may be kind of an acquired taste though). Each batch/cultivar is treated as its own experience, but this post will likely read quite similarly to another Punch Breath (Preview) thread from Oct ...'20

Uncertain if it's the exact same pheno, but this Punch Breath (Mendo Breath x Purple Punch F2) was visually identical to the Oct batch, nose is far less citrusy this time around (likely due to longer shelf time), would describe it as a sour, earthy and slightly herbal aroma in the jar. Dense, well-trimmed nugs with good development and minimal signs of handling despite arriving on the dry side inspite of the humidity pack it arrived with

The sour citrusy terps don't come through as much in the experience, starting as a woody, slightly tangy sweetness that settles as a slightly Breath-y, earthy sweetness with some grainy, 'roasted' spicy notes late

8 Efficacy & Potency score for this cultivar as of now, as a balanced hybrid that has some enjoyable cerebral stimulation early that settles as functional relaxation + mild physical relief

Shouts to the source for their stackable holiday promos

Expected 416 Database Score: 87-90 AAAA-
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Arriving slightly dry as chunky, highly resinous medium nugs showing great development, this Slurmint (Slurricane x Platinum Kush Mints) has an enjoyable nose of creamy, sour berries in the jar. This indica-dominant hybrid begins as a creamy, berry sweetness accompanied by a rich, gassy pungency bef...ore maintaining creamy flavours of berry meringue throughout the long-lasting experience, eventually concluding with some harshness as grainy baked goods and peppery diesel. Offering a soaring euphoric buzz that starts in the temples before settling as stoney, mellow relaxation with improved appetite, this Slurmint was effectively potent.

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Efficacy & Potency: 8.5/10

Aroma, Taste & Enjoyment: 9.5/10

Bud Structure & Development: 9/10

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Score: 90-93

Grade: AAAA

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Grateful to the source for including this as a December review strain, was able to snag a bit more with their year end promo as well. Really enjoying this one so far, kinda feel I may still be slightly understating its potency (which I'm apt to do early on), but shared some with a grower who has supported our project + we'll let them help decide =)

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Listed as the hybrid of Purple Punch x Watermelon Zkittlez, this Watermelon Punch arrived as almost identical, cone-shaped dense medium nugs with a fruity, berry-like sourness in the jar

Not sure if the odd appearance is due to the way these nugs were trimmed or if these dense nugs were j...ust packed tightly together at some point, but nonetheless very healthy development once you break open the nugs, frosty up close and still slightly sticky when ground. (Off topic note, I really appreciate when flower of good humidity grinds up with a bit of life in it still, and when it moves around and is still supple to the touch after a proper cure...)

Not super potent (as expected from its genetics) but capable as a moderate indica-leaning hybrid that offers heady, happy relaxation that overall slows me down a tiny bit, with dry eyes as a possible adverse effect as well

'Fresh', woody, skunky flavours to start, then transitions into an enjoyable berry, creamy (meringue?) sweetness before finishing as an earthy, slightly gassy sweetness with hints of spice. There's a little bit of harshness, but def enjoying the flavour profile on this, solid new tasty afternoon hybrid

Shouts to the source for their stackable holiday promos

Expected 416 Database Score: 88-91 AAAA-
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Famed Red Congo popcorn at last =) Like many others, I've heard lots about this cut and have actually wanted to try full-sized RC for a while, but was too slow this time around and was happy for fresh popcorn instead

About half arrived as slightly leafy small nugs, which was a nice su...rprise, while the other half arrived as scraggly, irregular popcorn with much more trim. It was definitely on the dryer side (I imagine less care goes into harvesting/curing/storing popcorn) but this Red Congo (popcorn) has a surprisingly lemony, skunky sweetness in the jar that is quite enjoyable. Long, brightly orange pistils and intact trichome gland heads can be seen throughout (as well as the ample trim)

Have enjoyed this more than I thought I would going into it (9 Enjoyment score in our Database scale) - definitely a very tasty cut of RC relative to prior batches and other Congo crosses I've enjoyed before, with some harshness being the main drawback. Its aroma + flavours are the strong point, despite the (sort of expected) harshness - would describe the experience as a chemmy, skunky sweetness matched by a rich, gassy pungency early, then it becomes a lemony, earthy sweetness with a grainy, sweetly spicy finish

Pleasantly surprised by the capable potency of these popcorn nugs (8 Potency score in our Database scale) and would describe Red Congo as an uplifting daytimer with some fog and a mild comedown

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I don't typically comment on value, as everyone's options and needs differ greatly, but ACM asked specifically, so would say this Red Congo (popcorn) is a solid value, as a surprisingly potent and tasty option for someone looking for a true sativa or reliable daytime strain that doesn't break the bank as much

Expected 416 Database Score: 85-88 AAA
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Arriving slightly dry as dense, cactus-shaped nugs of various sizes with impressive development and minimal signs of handling, this Cactus Breath (Cactus x Mendo Breath F2) has a sour, herbal sweetness in the jar. This exotic indica-leaning hybrid leads with ‘fresh’, woody notes accented by a mu...sky, Breath-like pungency before transitioning into a zesty, hashy sweetness and concluding with some harshness as a grainy, ‘roasted’ earthiness with undertones of spicy diesel. Offering a spacey, stoney buzz that develops as tingly sensations up top before descending as heaviness throughout the body, this Cactus Breath was of above-average potency.

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Efficacy & Potency: 8.25/10

Aroma, Taste & Enjoyment: 9/10

Bud Structure & Development: 9.5/10

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Score: 89-92

Grade: AAAA

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Arriving as medium nugs of good humidity with some signs of handling, this Tropicana Miracle #2 (Tropicana Cookies x Miracle Alien Cookies) has a modest but enjoyable aroma of musky citrus in the jar. This sativa-leaning hybrid leads with a creamy, woody skunkiness accompanied by a gassy pungency be...fore transitioning into clean flavours of earthy citrus and concluding as earthy, skunky gas. Offering an expansive, euphoric cerebral buzz that settles as spacey relaxation, this Tropicana Miracle #2 was of average potency and is well suited for productivity.

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Efficacy & Potency: 7.5/10

Aroma, Taste & Enjoyment: 8.5/10

Bud Structure & Development: 8.25/10

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Score: 85-88

Grade: AAA+

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Sourced some enjoyable non-LSO Apple Pie from the same source a while back, so quite grateful that they allowed us to try this LSO Apple Pie as one of their Nov review submissions to compare

This LSO Apple Pie arrived as a mix of small to medium nugs of perfect humidity, has a skunky, lem...ony, citrusy, (apricot-y?) pungency in the jar and skunky/lemony/earthy early flavours that settle as a smooth nutty/earthy sweetness, retaining a skunky pungency throughout

While this LSO batch lacks some of the striking visual appeal of the earlier 'regular' Apple Pie, I prefer the more pronounced terpene profile + slightly more flavourful taste profile of the LSO version

I found the non-LSO 'regular' Apple Pie from Sept to be slightly more potent, while this LSO version is still above-average in terms of potency as a sativa-dominant hybrid that's enjoyably energizing, with dry eyes as a likely adverse effect. Have had good returns using both batches of Apple Pie prior to cardio

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Have really enjoyed this re-up despite the 2nd tin arriving with a 6g nug completely wedged/flattened into the tin, with its stem having seemingly been welded into the lid somehow.. The smaller nugs were less squished and that flattened nug isn't pictured here. Ultimately, I get that packaging d...ecisions are made with efficiency/logistics in mind, but definitely thought it was a shame that these otherwise awesome flowers were crammed into a can much too small

Nonetheless, this Dutch Crunch (Jack Herer x Dutch Treat) is extremely loud as sweet, zesty, skunky, pine in the jar. Flavours start as a pungent, skunky pine sweetness that settles into a creamy, earthy, and slightly spicy base with a splash of diesel late. Perhaps not the most in-demand or new-age terps, but this cultivar is for sure one of the terpiest flowers I've ever enjoyed

Likely giving this cultivar a 9 for potency as a relatively balanced hybrid that starts with potent, stimulating cerebral effects that settle as calm, focused relaxation with some physical relief as well. Overindulgence of this cultivar might result in munchies + some delayed burnout as well

Think I wrote something similar about the first tin, but overally really happy to have tried this particular strain/offering + still wish I got more of it
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This LSO Bad Girl (The Whip x GSC) arrived on the dry side as dense, visually impressive medium nugs with mostly tidy trim and a sweet, slightly herbal Cookies aroma with some fruity notes.

Starts chemmy/woody with a 'fresh' sweetness, then settles into a woody, Cookies baked good...s profile with a sour, fruity pungency. Loses points for considerable harshness, but is fruitier than expected, maintaining an enjoyable citrusy, grainy/woody earthiness throughout the experience

Have found this surprisingly potent so far and would say that potency is the best characteristic of this balanced or sativa-leaning hybrid with a pronounced euphoric rush that hits mostly at once

Prob my fave of KC's Nov submissions over the LSO Apple Pie

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Listed as Ocean Grown Tropicana Miracle #2 (Tropicana Cookies x MAC), this cultivar arrived as medium/small nugs of perfect humidity and a lightly orangey, citrusy aroma. The buds seem to lack some of the usual development we've grown accustomed to from this source - could be a matter of handlin...g/trim, shorter flowering time or different medium, not sure

With that said, have found this sativa-dominant or sativa-leaning hybrid to be a very pleasant daytime experience. Its particularly smooth throughout, starts creamy and woody with a gassy pungency, then becomes earthier with a citrusy sourness and a skunky, gassy pungency

Flavours fade before the end and have found this to only be moderately potent so far, but have been using it before cardio with success

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