Mochi Berry is one of the most sought-after strains carried at RiverBluff Collective. The five tool strain that every cannaconsumer raves about has a mysterious origin story with no one claiming to be the first breeder. Still, it has risen in infamy for its potency, bag appeal, versatility, taste and aroma. It is a heavy hitter with knock out power and the endurance to go the distance. So, let’s look at the legend of the stain known as Mochi Berry! Kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about some weed stuff.
The Lineage
Though no one has stepped up to claim to have bred Mochi Berry first, the stain has curiously been traced back to its notable parent plants. The offspring of Sunset Sherbert an indica dominant hybrid and Mochi Gelato a balanced hybrid, Mochi Berry has far surpassed its parents becoming more than just notable but legendary! Anyone who has tried it can testify to its legendary status.
The Basics
Though listed as an indica hybrid, Mochi Berry is closer to balanced than indica dominant at a 60/40 indica/sativa. Though its normally high testing amount of THCa totals can make one feel extra stoney for both moderate and limited consumers. For longtime smokers it hits more balanced than anything but still can be devastatingly potent! The buds are as dense as a rock but grind easily.
The Aroma and Taste
Mochi Berry retains all the flavor of its parent plants. It is creamy, sweet, and a combination of citrus and berry that leaves you delightfully dazed with a smile on your face. On exhale it smells just as sweet. In the bag, Mochi Berry smells like sugared berries with a touch of cider. Mochi Berry just isn’t a strain, it is an experience that shouldn’t be missed!
Effects
Mochi Berry is known for its blissful body high and inspirational spark. Though it is nearly balanced, it still leans indica and has effects associated with indica flower.
Relaxation
Stress relief
Help with sleep
Calming sensations
Should You Try It?
This a YES! There is a reason that Mochi Berry has been the longest running strain at RiverBluff Collective. People love it. Sativa lovers appreciate the creativity it provides and indica lovers love it because it does everything an indica should do and then some. It is potent, flavorful, and should not be missed. If you haven’t tried it yet, now would be the time. Though we don’t have it on our website, you can stop into our East Dubuque, IL location and grab a pre-roll today. If you’d like to see more articles like this and stay up to date with all the latest deals SIGN UP for our email group to stay in the know.
Today, many cannaconsumers take hemp and cannabis for granted due to the wonderful world we live that allows people easy access. Hemp has been adored whilst being vilified for millenniums. Its use as a durable and easy to use textile as well as its intoxicating effects have garnered human interest since they first laid eyes on it. Its versatility led to the globalization of its use, but it all started somewhere. Be prepared to be amazed at how long humans have been enjoying the plant. So, kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about the world history of weed stuff.
Earliest Records of Use
The first recorded uses of hemp can be traced back to Asia between 8800-6500 BCE, a period known as the pre-Neolithic era. An archeology site in Japan found buds dating back to 8000 BCE (before common era) indicating a significant use of the plant. It started to become undeniably used by 5000 BCE in China, with carbon-dated hemp fibered pottery found in the country. The Chinese soon started using hemp for clothing, rope, and some of the earlier forms of paper.
It spread to India by 1000 BCE and became used in the Hindu religion. The plant continued to make its way west over the Hindu Kush mountains, where we termed the word for the Kush strains we all know and love today. When visiting Scythia sometime around 480 BCE, the Greek historian Herodotus stated, “The natives often inhale vapors of hemp-seed smoke for both ritual and recreational pleasure.” The recreational use of hemp would take a big leap over the next 2000 years.
When it Started to Spread Globally
By 1200 AD, the plant had found its way from the farthest reaches of Asia, through Persia, and found its way to the Arabian countries. This happened due to the invention of hashish. Hashish is made by separating the rosin from the plant. Different civilizations had different methods of extraction but the result was the same. A pressed concentrated form of THC. Hashish made the transportation of cannabis/hemp products much easier. It was concentrated, which meant less was needed to achieve the desired results. However, this wouldn’t be smoked until tobacco was introduced in the 1500s. Unti then, it was mainly consumed as an edible. By the 1600’s, hemp and cannabis had conquered Europe with King Henry VIII encouraging its cultivation to help build their growing navy. The hemp fabric provided much more durable sails that reduced costs or repairs allowing the country to continue to build.
When Europeans Met Native Americans
Early Florida Explorer Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, a Spainard, described many tribes consuming the plant during his 1527-1537 expedition of the new word. He would say, “Throughout the country they get inebriated by using a certain smoke and will give everything they have in order to get it.” The English noticed the Native Americans cultivation of hemp and took note. They wrote back to England reporting that the hemp of the new world was better than any of that in England. By 1620, the colony of Virgina had passed an act that required plantation owners to grow both English and Native American hemp.
The Founding Fathers Love of Hemp
The founding fathers of The United States loved hemp for the versatility it offered and the convenience of its growth. They needed a sturdy textile to build their new country on and hemp made logical sense. Early American leaders such as George Washington, Ben Franklin, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson and Henry Clay all harvested hemp. They had an army and a navy to build, and they’d need hemp to do so. Washington would say, “Make the most of the Indian hemp seed. Sow it everywhere.” Thomas Jefferson had this to say, “Hemp is the first necessity to wealth and protection of the country.” Without the founders’ confidence in hemp, The United States may have never been born. It was a mainstay cash crop until the villains of weed turned the nation and in part the world against it. Strangely, making the utilitarian uses of hemp illegal people would focus on making hemp stronger for recreational purposes creating the cannabis that would evolve into what we know today.
Holland Throws Down the Gauntlet
The Dutch government would be the first to approve the recreational sale of cannabis in 1976. They allowed for the sale in “coffee shops” which would be the predecessor to the modern dispensaries we know today. Around this time, the world started to notice the medicinal benefits of the plant when treating cancer and aids patients. The counterculture of the 1960s had already started to destigmatize the plant, and with its increasing use in the field of medicine, the world needed to take a second look at the legality of this amazing muti-use plant.
The United States of America has Joined the Chat
California would lead the way for medical cannabis in The United States by making it available for patients in 1996 when they decided to go against the aging archaic federal laws. Today over half the states in the country have medicinal marijuana programs. Some are still laughable though. Looking at you Iowa! The success of medicinal marijuana programs led to states forcing the legalization effort. Though the federal government still refuses to make cannabis legal nationwide, they have left it up to individual states to make their own decision and boy did they. Washington was the first state to legalize cannabis for recreational use on December 6, 2012. Colorado would follow suit just four days later. The weed revolution had begun!
That Brings Us to the Present
Here you are today! 24 states have recreational cannabis and most states have a thriving hemp market. Hemp helped expand the world, industrialization killed it leading to recreational cannabis, and recreational cannabis led to the revitalization of hemp. Now, hemp is nearly indistinguishable from cannabis. The country is almost halfway to complete legalization. It took over 10,000 years but the plant is finally getting some of the respect it deserves. THC products can now be purchased safely and consumed with little apprehension. We truly are living in an amazing age of information, understanding, and cannabis. If you want to stay up to date with all the articles and deals provided by RiverBluff Collective, SIGN UP for our email group today!
To get high many compounds play their part throughout the endocannabinoid system. Most people only think of THC and think of it as singular compound. However, THC is not a singular compound. There are many forms that are known and more than likely some yet to be discovered. RiverBluff Collective selects many forms of THC to use in their hemp-derived products and they want you to know the difference between some they use and one they can’t anymore. Time to dispel some myths, spread some knowledge, and remember an outcast. So, kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about some specific THC stuff!
THC-A
THC-A is the most common form of THC. When smoking flower, THC-A is the compound getting you where you want to be. Once THC-A is heated it converts to Delta 9 THC, but we will get there in a second. The government’s misunderstanding of THC-A unknowingly reclassified the vast majority of cannabis grown in the US as hemp, including many strains found in a traditional dispensary. Their fault has led to a thriving Hemp market which they now threaten to take away.
Delta 9 THC
Delta 9 THC is what most people have the misconception as “just” THC. Delta 9 THC makes up very little of a bud’s THC. However, THC-A converts to Delta 9 THC when heated. It is possibly the most effective form of THC in edible form and most vapes as the extraction process converts THC-A to Delta 9 THC. Recently, science has managed to extract THC-A for vapes like those we carry. RiverBluff Collective currently doesnt sell their vapes online but check out these Ice Pop frozen treats.
Delta 8 THC
Delta 8 THC led to the rise of the hemp-derived THC industry. It is found in scant amounts in both hemp and cannabis. When the recreational cannabis markets started to open, some consumers were unhappy with the tax they were paying and found solace in Delta 8 THC. Delta 8 THC isn’t as effective as THC-A or Delta 9 THC, but it has its uses. If you are new to THC consumption Delta 8 THC is a good entry point. Look at these delicious Delta 8 THC chocolates.
THC-P
THC-P is the newest member of the THC family. It is believed to be the strongest form of THC found thus far hitting an estimated 33x the neuroreceptors in your endocannabinoid system. It is very difficult to extract, and most hemp-derived products use it sparingly. Our Knockout Blend gummies are a perfect example of this. They’re not on the website but feel free to stop in the store and ask to see them!
THC-O
THC-O is the outcast of the THC family. It is synthetically made and provides a much different experience for the consumer. It was attempted to be weaponized by the US military in the mid 1970’s for its effect on motor skills. It gave you a much more hallucinogenic feel than other forms of THC and affected equilibrium. Longterm use was linked to vertigo and THC-O was banned in the states in 2023.
Conclusion
Clearly there is no such thing as “just” THC. Only a handful of the THC family were covered here but the ones that were are worth remembering. If someone offers you a THC treat, ask what is in it, and if not to your liking don’t discourage others. Variety is the spice of life! THC-O may have been the first to be outlawed but it won’t be the last. Just appreciate you still can. SIGN UP for our email group to keep up to date with all things RiverBluff Collective.
Summertime has kicked into full gear, and RiverBluff Collective wants to help you make the most of your time in the warm weather while it lasts. What better way to smoke on the move than the good old fashioned joint or cannabis pre-roll, as they are now called? Pre-rolls are concealable, easily portable, single use and more eco-friendly than anything battery operated. The classics become classics for a reason! When you’re on the move and looking for a goodtime, RiverBluff Collective has all your cannabis needs (and even some stellar tips on where to enjoy them!) So, kick back in the cut, fire one up, and let’s learn about some fun things to do while high on weed.
Hiking
This one may be cliche but remember what was said about classics! The weather is nice outside so enjoy it while you can. You could take a walk around the block a few times and get roughly the same amount of exercise, but where is the adventurous spirit in that? A hike in the wild is good for reflection and a peaceful place to toke.
Separating from the urban and suburban settings many live in can help people disconnect, even if for just a few hours, and reminds us how many of our problems aren’t as big as we think. Feeling even some of your worries melt away is priceless! The Mines of Spain are beautiful this time of year and filled with enough trails to burn through more than one day. If you are looking for more of a quick hike, a march out to either of the points at Chestnut Mountain Resort provides some of the most breathtaking views of the Mississippi River you can find. RiverBluff suggests an Apple Tart pre-roll for your journey.
Camping
Camping is just extreme hiking! Disconnecting for a little bit can melt worries away but being disconnected for a long duration can do wonders for your confidence. Leaving the house knowing you will have to find a place to sleep & make food without modern luxuries, all while carrying everything you will need on your back, is a humbling experience. No better time to uplift the situation than by lighting up! Whether choosing a traditional campsite or just hiking and suddenly deciding you’ve found a good place to set up camp for the night, nothing beats looking up at the stars before falling asleep and wondering what else is out there. That’s right! You transition right from hiking into camping into thinking about aliens. A joint will be necessary. Most of the cool campgrounds are on the banks of the Mississippi so they can only be used when the water level is down. That puts them out of commission a lot, but if you get a weekend, they are open! Check out Miller Riverview Park & Campground,Frentress Marina and Resort, or choose one you like from this list. Luckily, most of us know someone with a yard and every yard can be a campground when motivated! It is extended hiking so bring multiple Apple Tart pre-rolls!
Float On a River or Lake
Hiking and camping both involve a lot of walking in extreme heat. Not everyone is down for that, so why not do the complete opposite? Outside to beat the heat on or in the water is the best place to be. Floating on water, stoned, relaxing in the sun, is a very freeing experience as the water pulls you along. This is the cheapest, lowest effort option available on RiverBluff’s list. Get an innertube, floaties, or any other inflatable object and find water. You’ll be floating and relaxing with a cannabis pre-roll in your mouth in no time at all. Remember, wear a lifejacket people! There are rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams everywhere including one of the largest rivers in the world right outside East Dubuque. If you don’t pack a Cereal Milk preroll, you might just be fruit loops.
Find A Weird Spot to Chill
Ditch your comfort zone and go people watching someplace weird! One of the best parts about this planet is no matter where you are there is someplace weird nearby. Most people go to the normal sites, so you see the same type of people you always see, and they are always crowded with normies. You’ll meet interesting people in weird places almost without fail. If you want to venture slightly out of state, The House on the Rock is absolutely amazing! A cavalcade of oddities and mysterious items, it served as one of the settings for Neil Gaiman’s bestselling novel, American Gods.If that doesn’t trip your fancy, just google strange places and take your pick. The Mathias Ham House isn’t as weird but it is creepy which is just as good. Not many places stranger than Hollywood, so you had best pack an LA Kush Cake pre-roll for your adventure.
Get Lost in a Museum
As the temperatures rise you may be in search of air conditioning! You know who has this? Museums! Do you want to take a good hike in a nice temperature-controlled room? The places are huge. Want to see the stars? A lot of them have a room for that specific purpose. You don’t need to get wet to stay cool when air conditioning exists! You want to see weird and strange things? That is exclusively what museums show off. Get lit and get lost in a museum. Burn some calories, stay cool without getting wet, and learn about something you wouldn’t have before. No better place in the area than National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium! If you’re spending the day inside to chill out, start it off with a Sundae Driver pre-roll.
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RiverBluff Collective and 7 Hills Brewing have been in the lab formulating their next exciting joint endeavor, and it is here! They started with soda pop and now they bring you the best THC-infused seltzers you’ll ever taste.
These bursting bubbly coolers come in three flavors, provide a low carb option and are legal in Iowa as well as most other states! These fast-acting hemp-derived Delta 9 THC drinks are fabulous for summertime frivolity. They are 4mg each, come in three summertime staple flavors, and cost only $6 each! Or a 4 pack for $20!
Lemon
Does anything cry summer more than lemons? Many are raised on lemonade during the summer and grow into seltzer consumers as adults. This match was meant to be. It is crisp and delightful like lemonade mixed with fizzy lifting drink just waiting to take you higher! This is a lemon seltzer everyone can get behind and relive a little nostalgia, with an extra lift.
Strawberry Acai
Do you need a little something that is sweeter than lemon? Well, strawberry acai is definitely the play! Strawberry acai goes down smoothly, and the sweetness lingers in your mouth after each drink. This flavor combination has been paired in so many products for a reason. People love it and you’re going to love this seltzer too.
Pineapple
Pineapple gives you a bit of both worlds. A little bit sweet, a little bit tropical, but all summer! It is already one of the most popular seltzer flavors on the market, so it made sense to make one infused with hemp-derived THC. This one is for the longtime seltzer drinkers. Even if you’re not a seltzer drinker, this may be a good starting point as the flavor is absolutely delicious.
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