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Grower: Tryke
Purchased: Dragonfly Wellness
Price: $45 an 8th
Genetics: Indica Dominant Hybrid; Jet Fuel Gelato x Legend Orange Apricot
Cannabinoid Profile: 24.01% THCA, 1.44% THC, .10% CBD, .05% CBDA
Fresh is the first word that came to mind when I opened the jar of Ice Cream Man, by Tryke. From nose to flower, it’s fresh, with a side of clean. The medicinal qualities of this plant are readily apparent in the quality of its flowers.
Crossing Jet Fuel Gelato and Legend Orange Apricot led to Ice Cream Man, an Indica-dominant strain whose effects are, dare I say it, wonderfully uplifting and euphoric. When you look at the genealogy of this strain you immediately notice its powerful ancestors Gelato and Jet Fuel. The heady terpene aroma also falls in line with its grandparents, Orange Juice, and Apricot Helix.
A clean lemon and pine combination form the defining freshness of the Ice Cream Man nose. Pinene and limonene are likely both at work here. Ground-up buds tend to explode with clean lemonyness, whereas pine is more present in the whole bud. The simple assertiveness of Ice Cream Man’s notes is something I can appreciate.
Inhale is smooth, and the exhale pops with citrus. Note: If you choose a paper-fueled vaporization method take care, these nugs are juicy and dank, so don’t roll too tight. The dankness shows up with use of an electric vaporizer; leaving me to wonder if it was cured this way on purpose. The little bit of extra bud freshness provides a superb vaporizer experience.
A positive rush of relaxation hits you right away. Depending on the dose, this strain can be nice in a variety of settings. Sampling as I write this review, I find my mind is clear, underpinned by a very positive mood and outlook, which seems to amplify thoughtfulness. Writing and other thought intensive tasks are easily accomplished, higher doses may require a timeout for meditation.
After a near 30-minute break, I feel relaxed and liberated. During my break I realize, this strain really hits the medication button. I plan on stocking a few more jars to see what else I can learn.
For me, this strain takes care of nausea quickly and reliably. Symptoms that require a nice uplift to resolve will likely benefit from this strain. I imagine those suffering physical pain would find relief with higher doses.
If you’re the introspective type, try Ice Cream Man to enhance meditative breath work and/or cold-water conditioning in smaller servings. I found the pairings quite fitting.
Could this be the best we have seen from Tryke so far? Maybe so. And, at a price point at about $10.00 less than competitors for same quality buds? Yep, Ice Cream Man is now one of my favorites.
