COLLABREWATIONS Feat. : 💦 Gelato Drip @sherbinskis // @bluepointbrewing The craft beer and Cannabis communities share more than merely overlapping fan groups, so much so that the primary flavor and aroma ingredient in many beers – hops – are a genetic cousin to pot. Ever since legalization hit Colorado, Washington, Oregon and California – unsurprisingly, four states famous for their robust craft beer communities – brewers and cider makers have experimented with strain-inspired recipes, infusing a little bit of that Cannabis character into their craft. Prior to the Covid pandemic, we at Leaf Magazines even paired this annual Tannins and Terpenes issue with a party featuring Cannabis-inspired, terpene-infused craft beers. What started as a curiosity has become a winning market strategy, to the point where world-renowned breeders and Cannabis brands are crossing the continent to collaborate on tasty projects and gain exposure to each other’s fanbases. Read the full story by @cannabombtom in this month's annual Tannins and Terpenes Issue! On shelves and on our website for FREE ALWAYS! Photography courtesy @bluepointbrewing & @sherbinskis #bluepointbrewing #newyork #sherbinskis #gelatodrip #terpenepairing #terpenes #terpene #terps #beerpairing #flavorprofiles #cannabispairing #nycannabis

Tannins and Terpenes -NORTHEAST- THE TANNINS 🍻 Blue Point Brewing Company Toasted Lager bluepointbrewing.com | @bluepointbrewing THE TERPENES 🏎💨 Cryo Cure East Coast Sour Diesel cryocure.com | @cryocuremachines sanctuarymed.com | @sanctuarymedicinals THE PAIRING Together, Toasted Lager and Sour Diesel combine for a classic pairing of two unique scent and flavor profiles. The light citrus sweetness of the lager followed by the pine, skunkiness and menthol of the real deal Sour D commingle to create a spicy sensation on the palate. The very drinkable beer goes down smooth until the end of the pint and just a few puffs in, a heady and strong electric buzz sets in. The combination inspires energetic activity and lively conversation, followed by an uplifting feeling of joy and satisfaction. Learn more about Blue Point Brewing Company’s groundbreaking Cannabis collaborations pg. 28-29 Review and Photo by @dannydankoht My Bud Vase @mybudvase #northeastleaf #leafnation #bluepointbrewery #eastcoast #nwleaf #leafmagazine #cryocure #cannabispairing #beerpairing #terpenepairing #terpenes #terps #tannins #tanninsandterpenes

Tannins and Terpenes -MARYLAND- THE TANNINS 🍵 GT’s Trilogy Kombucha gtslivingfoods.com @synergykombucha Synergy raw kombucha from GT’s comes in several flavors, all of which are made with a base kombucha that is fully fermented for 30 days in small batches. Containing both black and green tea, this beverage is doubling down on the tannins and their antioxidant properties. Trilogy is the flavor used in this pairing, which has a dominant raspberry taste including notes of lemon and ginger. THE TERPENES ⛽️ Kings and Queens Runtz Shatter 89.60% Total Cannabinoids 4.78% Total Terpenes vireohealth.com @vireohealth In my experience, Runtz is a strain that can be gassy, can be fruity, or a nice blend of the two. This batch was on the citrusy and fruity side of the flavor spectrum, with limonene dominating the flavor profile in a lemony slew of goodness. Accompanied by caryophyllene, the element of gas is added back into the mix but remains on the back end of the smell and taste when dabbing Get the full pairing by @errlywyatt in this month's annual Tannins and Terpenes Issue! Out on shelves across 13 states and online. ALL FOR FREE! Photography by @maryland.connoisseur #tannins #tanninsandterpenes #terpenes #kombucha #booch #nwleaf #marylandleaf #terps #cannabispairing #teapairing #nonalcoholic #nonalcoholicpairing #shatter #dabs #vireohealth #marylandcannabis #northeastleaf #cannabismagazine #readmore #independentjournalism

Tannins & Terpenes -CALIFORNIA- THE TANNINS 🍷 Defiance Vineyard Petite Sirah @defiancevineyard defiancevineyard.com THE TERPENES 🍫 Moon Rocket Fudge Dark Chocolate Bar 100mg THC/bar | 10mg THC/serving moonmegadose.com @moonedibles It’s almost too easy, pairing dark chocolate with a bold red like Defiance Vineyard’s Petite Sirah – but it’s a cliche for a reason. Still, we couldn’t help ourselves. The dark chocolate, dried berry, and chewy tobacco character of the wine melded perfectly with the rich fudge in the Moon Rocket Fudge bar. This would be a great pairing for a music festival at sunset, or an evening next to a lake – as the lights dim and the stars take the stage for their nightly performance. Review & Photo by @cannabombtom #cannabispairing #winepairing #tannins #terpenes #tanninsandterpenes #terpenepairing #sirah #chocolate #chocolatepairing #weedandwinepairings #cannabispairing

Tannins & Terpenes -ALASKA- THE TANNINS🍻 Girdwood Brewing Company Funkberry Pie @girdwood_brewing_co girdwoodbrewing.com As Termination Dust hits the highest peaks in Alaska, we are reminded that the dog days of summer are coming to a close. So, naturally, we are turning to creature comforts like the dessert-inspired beer, Funkberry Pie from Girdwood Brewing Company. This sour beer features the tartness of boysenberries, strawberries and raspberries. But that’s not all! Each batch is conditioned on one pound of vanilla beans and over 50 pounds of graham crackers to complement the fruit and create a pie crust finish. THE TERPENES 🍌 Happy Harvest Chiquita Banana H3 @happy_harvest_alaska Banana OG gets an upgrade with Happy Harvest’s Chiquita Banana H3. This potent hybrid is chock-full of limonene terps that will have you buzzing with happy energy. Expect the high to start as a semi-disorienting, euphoric head high before creeping into a Kush-esque body high. Although you can expect to feel calm, happy and energized, you might find yourself couch-locked. So, if you’re looking to embrace your inner weekend warrior, you might be better off choosing a different bud. But, if you want to relax and soak up some remaining sun this fall, then this is the bud for you! Review and Photo by @shipeshots Get the full review in this month's annual Tannins and Terpenes Issue! On shelves and online for FREE! #tanninsandterpenes #tannins #terpenes #terpenepairing #cannabispairing #beerpairing #alaskaleaf #alaskacannabis #alaskabeer

-WASHINGTON- THE TANNINS 🍺 @greatnotion Tip Top of the Morning Sour Smoothie 6% ABV | greatnotion.com THE TERPENES 🌱 Banana Runtz Grown and Processed by @smoke.plaid Flower 23.21% THC (Solfire Gardens Cut, Banana OG X Runtz) Live Resin 74% THC 13% Terpenes While both the Banana Runtz and the Tip Top of the Morning have names that imply breakfast, this is definitely an early-afternoon treat versus a start-your-day buzz, mainly due to the heady stoniness from the weed. Spacey and relaxing for a mornin’ stoney vibe, the cotton mouth that comes from a dab and a fat bong toke is refreshed perfectly by this beautiful colored smoothie. First tastes have a lovely thickness that’s still big-sippable, with a fruity maple syrup leading the flavor before finishing with a sour-creamy-fruity-granola flourish. Satisfying like a full breakfast with a mellow alcohol buzz, this beer will fill you up for the floaty adventures that the stoney Banana Runtz has prepared the mind and body for – even if they don’t lead you off the couch. Review by @beardedlorax Photo by @bermanphotos @rickerdj #tanninsandterpenes #tannins #terpenes #cannabispairing #cannabismagazine #readmore #leafmagazines #nwleaf #leafnation #greatnotion #greatnotionbrewing #pnw #smokeplaid #plaidjacket #smokeplaidjacket

Tannins & Terpenes -OREGON- THE TANNINS 🍾 Art + Science Twilight Perry 🍐 @art_science_cider_wine The “singular feral pear tree” harvested for this bottle hails from Perrydale, Ore., and its fruit is transformed in the nearby hills of Sheridan. This cider (also known as “Perry”) by Art + Science offers a complete expression of the pear. There’s nothing else added besides the luck of natural yeast. Once the Perry goes in the bottle, the process and pears take over. THE TERPENES 🍃 @happydaddygardens Captain Couch 25.4% Total Cannabinoids 2.1% Terpenes When Happy Daddy stopped making titanium dab tools and pivoted to growing herb, we wondered if the community had lost a key piece of Cannabis culture. Thankfully, that’s not the case – the crew here is still tending the fire and this Captain Couch flower is all the proof we needed. The lid isn’t even off the jar before I’m walloped with a pleasing funk. The scent on this plant is everything you could expect from its infamous parents, Legend Og and Tropicana Cookies f2 … and then some. Even better, this flower has top-tier jar appeal. Get all of our pairings in our Annual Tannins & Terpenes Issue! Hitting shelves now! Reviews by @theloud100 Photo by @terpodactyl_media #tanninsandterpenes #tannins #terpenes #cannabispairing #terpenepairing #cocktailpairing #nwleaf #leafmagazine #readmore #independentjournalism #artandsciencecider #oregonleaf #happydaddygardens

JAMES DEAN SPRADLEY IS A FIGHTER. No, literally … a Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Champion wrestler with a belt to prove it. But it goes without saying that his most recent opponent has been the toughest yet: cancer. Cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, is a rare form of the disease where a tumor disrupts the digestive system. Almost two years and countless trips to the oncologist later, James is still fighting the big “C” – but that hasn’t affected his infectiously positive energy and determination to make each day count. We spoke candidly on a rooftop downtown Portland, where he gushed about his unconditional love for his daughters, hot spring adventures, and Cannabis. Follow him @hazard503_the_cancer_warrior TELL ME MORE ABOUT HOW CANNABIS HAS HELPED YOU DURING THIS BATTLE? Oh, wow, Cannabis is everything when it comes to helping my treatment. RSO and concentrates are my two biggest assets right now. The local companies are great in hooking me up with some amazing product and I love leaving detailed reviews on my social media platforms. Having Instagram as an outlet to connect with people – especially people in the medical Cannabis community – has also deeply helped with not just my physical health, but moreover my mental health. Interview & Photo by @dude.diana #cancer #cancerfighter #cannabisandcancer #fuckcancer #plantmedicine #rso #alternatemedicne #oregonleaf #patientofthemonth #cannabisheals #cannabisismedicine #cannabiscommunity #mmj #mmjpatient

Grow Tour - @lovenagreenfarms WEAVING FROM WINERY TO VINEYARD into the city of Newberg (before making a turn at an undisclosed location), many unsuspecting onlookers would not guess this building to be an OLCC-licensed Cannabis farm. Within the city limits of Newberg, Chris and his wife have set themselves up pretty comfortably – however, this is not where it all started. Having ties to the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program since 2009, Chris has had a front-row seat to the bright horizon of recreational legalization. He first saw it from his friend’s basement tending to plants for patients, at a time where Cannabis was grown purely for medicinal purposes. The potential to produce this legally and at scale was coming to fruition. __________ Upon entering the center clone foyer, we were greeted with staggered teens. Some strains were familiar, others were unexplored for the team. Oreoz and Apple Fritter lined one tier, while Fried Ice Cream Cake and Peanut Butter Breath filled the top tier of the first flower room. Just off to the side of this room is a pheno hunting and testing area. Phenotypes of Garlic Scream filled an entire table, as we all gloved up and began squeezing the fresh flowers for a smell. This went on from flower room to flower room – all multi-tier and built completely with Fluence LED lighting systems – something many farms strive to accomplish. “Sustainability will always be a practice in an industry that demands so much from its environment,” explained Chris. See the full review by @quality.control.media in our annual Tannins and Terpenes Issue! On shelves and online for FREE! Leafmagazines.com Photography by @resinatedlens Page Design by @bermanphotos #growtour #oregonleaf #lovenagreenfarms #oregoncannabis #olcc #independentjournalism #readmore #leafmagazines #leafnation #newbergoregon #unwindwithus #tanninsandterpenes

Hemp Column - 🍃 As I approach four years of writing this monthly hemp column, it occurred to me that I’ve never written a DIY guide describing how to make hemp preparations. I’ve whined about the hemp industry, encouraged others to heed my advice and suggestions, and maybe even wasted your valuable time with my long-winded ramblings. For the last 10 years I’ve made tinctures, topicals and other products out of hemp – and before that, medical Cannabis. Nerd that I am, I began by reading the science surrounding hemp, cannabinoids, extraction methods and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). And by science I mean original published scientific material, not some random website touting nonsense that isn’t true and doesn’t work. So if you’re ready for some DIY hemp projects, keep the following information in mind: 🪴 If it works for pot. It works for hemp. Make a lot, not a little. 🌱 💨 Raw hemp has CBDA not CBD. Get more tips and techniques from the professional hemp farmer & processor @jerry.whiting in our annual Tannins and Terpenes issue, along with every issue in our archives available at LeafMagazines.com Page design by @bermanphotos #leafmagazine #oregonleaf #hemp #hempfarmer #hempcansavetheworld #hempforpets #cbd #cbda #cbdtincture #diytincture #hempheals #eathemp

Shop Review! 📌@budsmedford The Bud’s crew all met while working for various companies in the industry – but it was with a passion for Cannabis and belief in each other that they decided to venture out on their own. Ashley and Skyler had previously worked together and with their inviting smiles and welcoming personalities, they began to attract like-minded individuals to the shop. Alec eventually moved from Missouri in 2017 and fell in love with the industry. He worked at Lake Creek Vineyards in Eagle Point when he met Ashley and Skyler. The relationship flourished and together, they created Bud’s _________ Looking around the shop, your eyes are immediately drawn to a wall of flowers. Clear glass jars line the custom-built, repurposed wooden shelves with cultivars from their own Lake Creek Vineyards, as well as Silver Leaf, Arise and Shango (to name a few). The cabinets are loaded with pre-rolls, edibles, tinctures, cartridges, topicals and concentrates – including an in-house Bud’s brand! “We want to make sure that we have something for everyone,” said Ashley. Get the full review by @meddikated in our Tannins & Terpenes Issue! Hitting shelves this week at your favorite Cannabis retailers. Photos by @_siraynot_ Page Design by @bermanphotos #budsmedford #dispo #budsdispesary #medford #oregonleaf #tanninsandterpenes #independentjournalism #cannabiscommunity

PROFILES IN FLAVOR 🍍👅🌹 How modern terpene analysis is leading to a deeper understanding of Cannabis and a more sophisticated cultivar classification system. Judges at this year's Emerald Cup were presented a new tool along with their judges’ kits: a pack of 11 terpene flashcards explaining the new color-coded flavor categories under which their samples were grouped. These cards, and the information they contained, were essentially co-developed by Napro Research (creators of Phytofacts chemo metric reports) and Santa Cruz-based Cannabis testing and analysis leaders SC Labs.Though SC Labs was founded in 2009, it wasn’t until 2013 that they began testing for terpene content. Since then, they’ve collected lab test data on nearly 300,000 strains from across California and Oregon, and over the past few years, they’ve been working with Napro and other leading analytic companies, using state-of-the-art technologies to aggregate, sort and study all of that data. Based on their analysis, they’ve developed a scientific terpene profile classification system for Cannabis – one that was not only adopted by both the Emerald Cup and California State Fair earlier this year, but helped establish the new standard that all future Cannabis competitions (including our Leaf Bowls) are sure to follow. We spoke with Alec Dixon – one of SC Labs’ founding partners – to get the inside scoop on how this revolutionary new classification system was developed and why it essentially renders the old labels of “indica” and “sativa” obsolete. Learn about the 6 Primary Flavor Classes of Cannabis, broken down by @sclabs_us and get the rest of this interview by @bobbyblack420 in our annual Tannins and Terpenes Issue! Hitting shelves this week and always online for FREE! Photos courtesy @sclabs_us Page Design @bermanphotos #terpenes #terpene #flavorprofiles #emeraldcup #oregonleaf #leafmagazine #sclabs #terpenepairing #cannabispairing #tanninsandterpenes #terps #cultivar