Most cannabis consumers think of THC as a singular compound when the reality is far from it. There are four major types of THC used for their medicinal and psychoactive effects and many other lesser-known forms that show up in products. The BIG 4 are Delta 8 THC, Delta 9 THC, THC-A, and THC-P. Today we will learn about THC-A specifically:
How is if different from what is sold at a typical dispensary
Why it is becoming many longtime smokers go to flower
Why some consider it “fake” weed
How it is legal
So, kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about some weed stuff.
What is THC-A
THC-A or Tetrahydrocannabinol Acid if you want to be fancy is the primary form of THC produced by the cannabis plant. When heated it converts to Delta-9 THC. Delta-9 THC is often the form people are thinking of when they ask about “real” THC and in edibles and most vapes they’d be correct but when it comes to bud, they are missing the picture. THC-A makes up on average 98.5% of the total THC count in cannabis. THC-A is what gets you high when smoking flower so, when purchasing from a hemp shop or dispensary always look at the THC- A count.
How is THC-A Hemp Different Than What is Sold at A Typical Dispensary?
The easy answer is that it is not taxed at a ridiculous rate. For cannabis to qualify as THC-A hemp it only requires that it is has a dry weight of less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC. By that standard the vast majority of raw cannabis flower sold qualifies as THC-A hemp. To ensure they could get plants to stay around that 0.3% Delta 9 standard, growers crossed it with plants with a high CBG count. CBG might be the most beneficial compound for your health in cannabis (we can dig into that in another blog, another time). Now, we have THC-A hemp that tests as good or better than most flower found at typical dispensaries, but wait, we bumped the CBG count up significantly. Next time you buy from a typical dispensary, look at the Delta 9 THC count. If it is less than 0.3% (it probably will be) or says THC-A on the label, know you could have bought your flower cheaper elsewhere.
Why Many Smokers Go to THC-A Flower
I’ll keep this short and just give you a list of reasons.
It isn’t taxed nearly as heavy
It gets you just as high
The extra CBG in theory should make it slightly better health wise.
Most Hemp shops have less wait time, and their staff must be educated on the products they sell because many first-time customers will come in with the assumption it is all “fake”.
Why Some People Call It “Fake” Weed
The reason THC-A hemp is called “fake” weed is due to ignorance caused by lack of topic education brought on by the government’s futile war to demonize the plant. Little research existed on cannabis until the last 40 years when interest picked back up for its medicinal use to curb opiate addiction. Now, we live in the information age. You have a supercomputer in your pocket and hopefully an educated budtender in front of you. If people fail to listen to the budtender, fail to research what they are explaining, and choose to call THC-A hemp “fake” weed then there is nothing I could write today that would change their mind. The only thing that could change their mind is failing a drug test for THC (Which they most definitely will) after smoking “fake” weed and no one wants that.
How is This Legal?
The 2018 Farm Bill set the definition of hemp-based products as those having less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC by dry weight. This unknowingly made most cannabis grown in the county to now be classified as hemp, but it took a few years for the public to catch on as many were happy their states were now recreational. First, they realized they could still make high powered edibles and qualify them as hemp making them legal to see in most states. It wasn’t until the last 4 years that the THC-A hemp flower explosion happened as more and more people started to notice the weed that bought at their local dispensary should qualify as hemp and set out to prove that point.
Don’t Knock It Until You Try it
After reading this article, if you’ve never visited a hemp shop that sells THC-A flower, I implore you to do so. If you are still skeptical when you arrive, I dare you to ask for their best. What do you have to lose? It is cheaper and more convenient than most typical dispensaries. Find a hemp shop that educates and strives to carry quality products, there are many who do and twice as many who don’t but if you find the right one it will blow your local dispensary out of the water. THC-A hemp is not “fake” weed. It is just weed or maybe even weed that is better for you. Visit our Smokables page to check out all we offer in store and SIGN UP for our email group to stay in the know.
Not too often do we get to celebrate two awesome holidays on the same day, but this is one of those years. 4/20 falls on the same Sunday as Easter! Two very social holidays that couldn’t be more different. One is very child friendly, and one is very NOT! So how does one go about picking products to enjoy the day and not disturb the vibe of Easter? We got all your tips, tricks and products to boot. So, kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about some fun holiday weed stuff.
For Flying Under the Radar
Almost everyone will be celebrating Easter but far fewer will be celebrating 4/20. You may be at a social function that stigmatizes cannabis use and want to go unnoticed. No better way than with an infused drink and we have quite the selection to choose from! For those who want to keep things light we have a variety of 4mg seltzers and sodas from Lemon Seltzer to Punch Pop Soda, we have you covered. If you need a step up from that, look towards our 10mg Grape Bluff Pop or maybe a 25mg Green Goddess drink like this Dragon Fruit. For the heavier consumer, we carry a host of Uncle Skunk’s 100mg sodas like this Grape Soda. We also carry some non-carbonated options that are great for longer storage after being opened like this 150mg Chronic Harvest Lemonade.
For When You Need to Sneak Away
When you’ve seen enough plastic grass in baskets that your mind wants to melt, it may be time to put some grass in a bowl of your own or enjoy your favorite vape. Grab a relative and say you’re going for a “cousin walk” and come back happy. It is a holiday tradition after all! Our smokable products are only available in store but are worth the trip. We have disposable vapes ranging from .5g up to the massive 5g Litty. We carry individual pre-rolls, 2pks and 6pks. We also have multiple tiered pricing for flower and have NO PURCHASE LIMIT. To take a close look at our smokables click HERE.
To Feel Young Again
Outside of socialization, chocolate may be the only other thing the two holidays have in common. While the younglings gorge on Easter chocolate you can gorge on some THC chocolate of your own, just make use to keep out of reach of the younglings. We have a host of chocolate options from 5mg Berry Crunchy Balls to 99mg Chocolate Bars like our French Toast Bar. If you really want to have fun, you can make a chocolate bunny bong by watching this video.
You Have All You Need
You should be all prepared for the collision of holidaze. It will be weird and fun. You’ll see unexpected faces and make unforgettable memories. Enjoy your day, don’t let anybody yuck your yum! Consume responsibly and as always be safe. If you’d like to stay up to date with all the latest deals and articles offered by RiverBluff Collective be sure to SIGN UP for our email group to stay in the know!
By this point most people have a general understanding of the benefits of CBD but, with advancements in hemp and cannabis science more people are becoming aware of CBG and CBN and are increasingly curious as to their differences. More and more people are purchasing products containing CBG and CBN as they focus on more specific aliments and CBD has become less of the go to product for non-psychoactive compounds produced by the hemp plant. CBD still holds a very important role but is no longer the most sought-after non-psychoactive cannabinoid. We’re going to take a look at how we got here. So, kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about some weed stuff!
Why We All Know CBD
The main reason we all know about CBD is because it is the most widely researched cannabinoid in the world. As research into the hemp plant continues, we continue to learn more about the 100+ other cannabinoids, how to isolate them for use, and exactly what they are good at doing. CBD is the second most purchased cannabinoid behind THC but at this point should it be? With the emergence of CBG and CBN, CBD is more of a facilitator making consumers more comfortable buying new products and it is doing exceedingly well as consumers focus on their specific needs.
Why CBG and CBN Are Better for Specific Needs
CBD, CBG, and CBN all have things they do well in common like help with sleep, general pain relief, and reduction in anxiety and stress but when it comes to specific issues in those areas CBG and CBN start to shine. CBD is primarily good for bone related pain, but the two most common uses of CBD, sleep and stress, are better suited to CBG and CBN. CBG works well with such as nerve and muscle pain while also helping with brain activity reducing anxiety and stress better than CBD alone. CBN, on the other hand, is exceptional as a sleep aid and works better than CBD for general pain relief. The downside to CBN is it will make you drowsy but if that is what you wanted it will exceed expectations!
Why Pairing with THC is so Beneficial
THC will always be top of the food chain for cannabinoids when it comes to help with sleep, pain, stress and anxiety. Combined cannabinoids in a product will lead to a more well-rounded experience and a greater likelihood of achieving desired results.If you arn’t worried about trying THC or have a job that prohibits it, there are THC options available. If you are using THC alone for non-recreational purposes, pairing it with CBG and CBN will show increased effectiveness.
Products You Should Try!
In store we have a host of THC free tinctures to try but online we have two new products to address the need for CBG and CBN options. For those looking to reduce stress/anxiety or with soft tissue concerns we have a hemp-derived 10mg Delta 9 THC 10mg CBG 10mg CBD gummy. The 1:1:1 ratio provides a balance of all desired effects. These strawberry gummies are meant for daytime use but can also be used at night to help with minor sleep issues. It is the daytime “my body hurts but I have work to do” gummy. We have the same 10mg 1:1:1 ratio but paired with CBN for those with more chronic pain issues and serious sleep issues. These grape gummies are meant for nighttime use but can be used in the daytime if you have time to nap or won’t need to do much physical activity. It’s the “my body hurts, and I just need sleep so I can do all again tomorrow” gummy. Both gummies come in a 30ct container for $40.
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Valentine’s Day approaches and maybe the canna-consumer in your life is hard to shop for…fret not! Your friends here are RiverBluff Collective are here to help! We have all the answers. Okay, maybe only most of the answers, hemp-derived THC goodies are always a good answer for a gift for those who partake. We will keep this short but give you a range of options for the one who has your eye. So, kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about shopping for Valentine’s Day weed stuff.
The Smokables
Give sativa oriented smokables to those who may not be in the spirit, indica oriented smokables to those who may just have a little too much spirit, and a balanced hybrid if you have the same enthusiasm. Our loose flower rotates often so stopping in or calling will be the best way to check on strains. However, in prerolls, vapes, and concentrates, we have a couple products that are in stock and on theme as who doesn’t love sweets for Valentine’s. We have 2g vapes in Mimosa, London Pound Cake, Cherry Pie, and Kandyland available for $50. As for pre-rolls, we have 1g Zkittlez pre-rolls for $15 and 2.5g infused blunts for $25 in strains like Blue Dream Pie. The concentrate of choice right now is Grape Daddy Pie saucy diamonds. You can get this 3.5g of bling for $90. All are tasty treats for the smoker in your life.
The Edibles
As for edibles, we have many options. We’d suggest shying away from products with CBN as they will make you drowsy and maybe end the night before the trye fun can begin. Sick with traditional Delta 9 THC or a blend that contains it and/or CBG or CBD. We have 10mg THC tropical mix gummies in packs for 10 for $15 or packs of 30 for $35. Nothing cries Valentine’s Day more than chocolate and we have plenty of that. Everything from our 99mg chocolate bars for $20 to our crunchy balls for $20 to our cookies for $6. We are sure to have something if the green heart in your house also has a sweet tooth.
The Drinks
Drinks are quickly rising to become one of the top ways to consume THC. Drinks are a great way to pace yourself and not have to really stray away from your normal routine if your loved one in a casual consumer or someone who needs something in a high dosage. We have a variety of drinks. On the lower dosage end, you’ll find our refreshing our 4mg THC sodas and seltzers 4 packs for $20. The midrange dosages we offer our 10mg grape soda 4pk also for $20. The high dosage drinks come in a few options. You can get any of the three flavors in Uncle Skunk’s 100mg THC Soda 4pk for $36. You could also get 25mg Elite shots for $9 or 100mg Elite shots for $12. They all wonderful choice you can’t gp wrong with!
Thank you for reading and have a wonderful holiday from your friends at RiverBluff Collective East Dubuque, IL. To stay up to date with all things Collective, SIGN UP for our email group now!
The evolution of THC consumption has rapidly increased by way of concentrates. These high-powered extracts have been the daring of long-time canna-consumers, and more newcomers are tying them as well! From carts to dabs, the new darlings have overshadowed the old standard of concentrates like Bubble Hash to the point where many have forgotten what it is and does.
Luckily, we are here to remind you of the uses and joys of our hemp-derived THCA Bubble Hash. So, kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about some weed stuff.
History of Hash
The term hash is derived from the word “hashish”. The first mentions of hashish date back to the late 10th century. Hashish was first developed as way to easily transport the resins created by the plant. Early means of consumption were simply eating the straight THC resin, but as you can imagine, it isn’t the best taste in the world. Hash went through many incarnations and consumption methods before Bubble Hash became the belle of the ball.
Bubble Hash was introduced to the western world in a High Times ad, of all places, by David Paul Watson aka Skunkman Sam in 1987. Over the years, pioneers such as Mila Jansen, aka Hash Queen, and Marcus Gary Richardson, aka Bubbleman, helped refine the process of extraction to give us the versatile high-peered product we know & enjoy today.
Bubble Hash: What it Looks Like and How to Consume It!
Bubble Hash has a sandy-like consistency that is often pressed into all shapes and sizes. It is most commonly consumed via smoking or using it to make edibles. Smoking Bubble Hash on its own isn’t for the faint of heart. It can be consumed via dabbing, though it makes quite the mess.
Most who consume bubble hash on its own use a good old fashioned water bong, or gravity bong, for the truly insane. Bubble Hash most commonly ends up as bong or bowl topper to add to your flower or as blend-in for your joints. You can learn methods of adding it to your joints HERE.
The last option is to cook with it! It can blend with most butters and oils to cook, but remember, with Bubble Hash a little goes a long way. Your dosage can be based on how much hash you use regardless of medium. 1g is 1000mg. You will lose some of that in the cooking process, but it is always better to air on the side of caution and just count it as though none of it dissipated. As an example, if you are looking for 10mg pieces you’d need to have 100 servings.
RiverBluff Collective’s Bubble Hash
We try to have at least 1 strain of bubble hash on hand at all times. The strains can vary and are only available in-store. If you want to give it a whirl, it is best to call the store to see what strain we have in it just to make sure it suits your tastes. Remember, your budtender is your friend! If you are curious about a product, ask and they will tell you all they know on the topic to make sure you make an informed decision. To stay up to date on all things RiverBluff Collective SIGN UP for our email group to stay in the know. Thank you for reading and you can find more articles HERE.
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