Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry Lemonade is a sativa dominant hybrid cross between Strawberry Cough and Sour Lemon OG. The strain is known for starting with a strong head buzz that slowly turns into physical relaxation. This is a great social strain that I feel comfortable sharing with friends and family, especially at gatherings.

Appearance 5/5
Strawberry Lemonade is a grassy shade of green, with golden-orange hairs and luminent crystals that encapsulate the nugs. The plant material wasn’t very sticky, which made it easier to grind up, and if you happen to not have a grinder with you, it easily breaks apart in your fingers, but in a good way.

Aroma 4/5
Strawberry Lemonade leans more towards the citrus side than anything else. The aroma is very lemony, with an undertone of pine and lemongrass. It reminded me of lemon Pine Sol, but not in an off-putting way. 

It’s not very skunky, so if you want to be a little more discreet when out in public, there’s that. I was hoping it had a little more of a fruity undertone, but the lemon scent takes that over, which is why I’m not giving it a full 5 out of 5.

Taste 5/5
I really enjoy the flavor of Strawberry Lemonade. Where the fruity undertone lacks in aroma, it makes up for in taste. When inhaled, there is more of the fruity taste of strawberry, but it has a lemon aftertaste once exhaled. I didn’t find any of the taste overpowering, and it complimented my ice cold drinks very well.

Effect 4/5
Strawberry Lemonade’s effects felt very nice. The Sativa energizing head buzz felt really nice but went away too quickly for me. That’s not to say the body high doesn’t feel nice, because even though I was relaxed, I still felt social and comfortable enough to interact with others. The body high helped alleviate my chronic back pain, and made watching Uncut Gems an even more enjoyable experience.

Product price: $22.00 for 1G

I would recommend Strawberry Lemonade for any social interaction. It helped me feel social, alert, and creative. I didn’t feel like I had to keep smoking it for the effects, even though I do wish the head buzz would have lasted a little longer. That’s not to say it won’t for others, though! This strain pairs well with any meal, and I couldn’t imagine what it would taste like paired with actual strawberry lemonade.

Rise has moderate to high prices, but if you’re lucky to have a chance to grab the 1G of Strawberry Lemonade like I did, I highly recommend it. Especially if you don’t want to spend over $60 for an ⅛ that might not be as good. 

I will say, though, that the quality that I have experienced at RISE is on par with what I experienced in California, which was a huge relief for me. Lastly, I’ll just say that Strawberry Lemonade is great for social gatherings, or if you just want to have a chill day at home and crack open a cold one.

Address: 1325 Armour Blvd, Mundelein, IL 60060
Phone number: (847)-616-8966
Hours:
Monday: 7am – 7pm
Tuesday: 7 am – 7 pm
Wednesday: 7 am – 7 pm
Thursday: 7 am – 7 pm
Friday : 7am – 7pm
Saturday: 7am – 7pm
Sunday: 7 am – 7 pm

The rise was the first dispensary I had been to since moving from California, and I have to say, is that they had just switched over to recreational, and we’re currently in the Covid-19 pandemic as I write this, they are doing a fantastic job considering the circumstances. 

Their process may change as the pandemic winds down, but as of right now, before you take the drive out to Mundelein, you must go to their website, create an account, and place your name on their queue. You will receive a text with a link that will take you to the list. The earlier you get your name on the list, the more likely you’ll be able to get in. What’s nice is that, even if you’re at a scary number on the list, like in the 400s, they move down the list pretty fast. I live 15 miles away from the dispensary, so once I’m 200th on the list, I’ll start to head out.

There are two different lines when you first arrive, one in a grassy area across the street, and the other line just outside the store. You will receive a text when they are ready for you. A security guard will come around, and see if you received their text, and he will let you know when you are allowed to move to the next line. 

You can arrive at the dispensary anytime once you receive their confirmation text that they are ready to serve you. Once you’re through the doors, a budtender will take your order (and name) on an iPad. I recommend frequently checking their menu online so you know what you want to order before you arrive. Their menu is updated online in real-time, which is great. Also, have a couple of products in mind, just in case they run out of what you want when you arrive. 

As of right now, you are only allowed to order one order of flower per person. They have a limited selection of flowers, but they make up for it with their edible and vape selection.

The staff is very warm and welcoming, and they make the best of the situation for their customers. Unfortunately, because of the strict rules, you can’t really explore the space right now to feel the full vibe, but from what I could tell, the main space was clean and comfortable.