Strain Integrity

According to Leafly, ” RS11, also known as “RS-11” and “Rainbow Sherbert #11,” is a hybrid weed strain made by crossing Pink Guava with OZK. RS11 is more relaxing than energizing. Consumers who have smoked this strain report feeling calm, sedated, but still mentally alert. The flavor profile is extra fruity with hints of sour citrus. RS11 flower provides a smooth smoke and a lingering sweet and spicy aroma.… ”

From the OCS, ” RS-11 is the result of crossing Black Sherbert x Oz Kush x Pink Guava. It boasts a sought-after and distinctive terpene profile, with vibrant green flowers and a coat of dusty trichomes. Designed to hit all targets from appearance to effect, this strain is sure to attract and leave a lasting impression. Once the flowers are harvested, they undergo a thorough and precise drying process, which involves hanging them to air-dry for a minimum of 14 days. Then is set to cure for a minimum of 30 days…. ”

balanced Sativa & Indica effects

RS-11 (Black Sherbet x OZ Kush x Pink Guava) by Irie Craft Cannabis packaged on August 1, 2023, cost $31.62 for 3.5 grams with 35.7% THC 2.75% Total Terpenes and a mild earth sour hay scent.  Our test amount was 0.26 gram.

With a very unremarkable taste, RS-11’s “high” takes off during inhalation and made us forget we are on a review mission.  Over the first 15 minutes, RS-11 unleashed a rich plate of Expressions that include euphoric cerebral awakening, clear optimistic awareness and a sense of inspiring happiness were unexpected given the genetics.  This “high” feels like a quality Blue Dream experience for that balance Sativa Indica effect.

In the great outdoors, RS-11 started with a fiercely euphorically disorientating “high” to set the the tone for the Adventure ahead.  On a bright Sunny day, RS-11 delivered a “high” that progressively get stronger with increasing debilitating mental and body tranquilisation.   The Big Surprise is how tranquilising the “high” was in bright sunlight.

Activity pairing is best as an Energy Boost anytime of the day.  RS-11 has a wakeful mental Sativa type of “high” against a blissful body effect.

Conclusion

RS-11 (Black Sherbet x OZ Kush x Pink Guava) by Irie Craft Cannabis

Black Sherbet x OZ Kush x Pink Guava by Irie Craft Cannabis is a new strain from a new craft grower.  With genetics like Black Sherbet x OZ Kush x Pink Guava, we were expecting a Quaalude type of “high” but we got an uplifting clear mental “high” with blissful body sedation.  Strong disorientating “high” in the great outdoors was the most memorable effect from this Black Sherbet x OZ Kush x Pink Guava review.

THC:  35.7%

Total Terpenes:  2.78% (β-Caryophyllene 0.78%, β-Myrcene 0.46%, d-Limonene 0.40%, a-Humulene 0.36%, t-Nerolidol 0.21%, Linalool 0.16%)

Quality: 8.9

Intensity: 8.8

Duration: 8.6

Total:  8.76

Cost: $31.62 for 3.5 grams

Would we buy this again?  Maybe. Black Sherbet x OZ Kush x Pink Guava by Irie Craft Cannabis is a competitive product at both price and effects.  The 35.7% THC. however, is not happening when compared to intensity from similar THC infused pre-rolls.  Feels more like 25% THC.  Similar “highs” are Lowkey’s Apple Fritter, Tribal’s Triple Burger and Primeau’s The Dough, to name a few.  It is a very competitive market place.

On an investment note, Irie Craft Cannabis based in Smith Falls, Ontario, is a newly licensed private Cannabis cultivator formed in 2022.  A newly licensed 2022 cannabis cultivator based in the hometown of Tweed/Canopy cloaked in Secrecy is oddly intriguing ….