Cultivar record / blues
Blues
The hit itself is marvellously smooth - it is delivered with zero intensity and a whole lot of skunky flavour, making this strain one of my personal favourites to smoke through a bong.
- Type
- hybrid
- THC
- Unknown
- CBD
- <1%
- Breeder
- Sensi Seeds
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Archive descriptors
Record notes
Only descriptors supported by both the archive record and supplementary cultivar data are listed here.
Reported feelings
Flavour notes
Reported negatives
- Paranoid
- Dry mouth
- Dizzy
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
Flavour
Reported flavour notes include cheesy, skunk and raspberry.
Reported character
Reported effects include talkative, hungry and happy. Individual experiences vary.
Background
The Blues cannabis strain is also known as "Livers", and was originally bred around the Sheffield area of the UK. Starting its life as a Skunk No.1 phenotype in the late 1980s, the Blues cannabis strain has since cemented itself as a favourite of many experienced growers - it won the Dopefiend Cup in 2014 and the cutting that provided this sample was gifted to Kush Family Collective that year.
I've been lucky enough to pick up Blues three or four times since I first tried it, and I had never been disappointed. It's a hybrid strain, maybe a bit more on the sativa-dom side, and comes in at under 20% THC, making this one a medium-strength strain.
The pistils are a dusty golden colour - this sample has also been given a great trim, it looks similar in appearance to some of the US-imported strains I had been lucky enough to try out.
Top marks on the appearance from me!
Aroma
This captures the old school skunky pungency perfectly - as a skunk No.1 phenotype, this is expected. It smells almost a bit cheesy, as that's another phenotype of the classic Skunk No.1 strain, but this has its own distinct aroma.
It smells very strong, immediately opening the pop jar it fills the nostrils - and when broken apart/ground up the scent grows to fill the room.
Taste
For the purposes of this review, I consumed the blues cannabis strain in my Chongz widow Maker bong.
The hit itself is marvellously smooth - it is delivered with zero intensity and a whole lot of skunky flavour, making this strain one of my personal favourites to smoke through a bong.
The Blues cannabis strain taste comes through nicely on the exhale, and I recorded myself going straight back for bong No.2!
Very clean, very well-cured weed.
Effects
Clocking in at 13-16% THC on average, this one isn't a spangler. I could smoke this all day every day and still remain productive. In fact, this may be my sweet spot - two bongs of the Blues cannabis strain put me in a great mood for the rest of the morning!
The effects themselves are on the hybrid side - the main feeling I get is a nice mental uplift, but my body feels good as well. My eyes look more red than I remember, and it seems to kick in hard after 5 minutes or so.
Conclusion
This very nearly made it into my top 10 cannabis strains. I had a lot of love for good UK Cheese, and this hits similar buttons, but in a fresh and enjoyable way. Even if you're used to smoking mainly cheese you may still appreciate the flavour of the Blues cannabis strain.
I had a great time reviewing this one, it was a pleasure to smoke.
Uncertainty and variation
This profile has incomplete or disputed lineage records. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
This profile has incomplete or disputed lineage records. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Reported Effects of Blues
Users most commonly report feeling talkative, hungry and happy after consuming Blues. These subjective effects are drawn from user-reported data and individual experiences vary considerably. Effects vary with individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.
Blues Questions
What did the Blues review say about its background?
The pistils are a dusty golden colour - this sample has also been given a great trim, it looks similar in appearance to some of the US-imported strains I had been lucky enough to try out.
What aroma did the Blues review describe?
It smells very strong, immediately opening the pop jar it fills the nostrils - and when broken apart/ground up the scent grows to fill the room.
How did Blues taste in the review?
The hit itself is marvellously smooth - it is delivered with zero intensity and a whole lot of skunky flavour, making this strain one of my personal favourites to smoke through a bong.
What effects did the Blues review describe?
The effects themselves are on the hybrid side - the main feeling I get is a nice mental uplift, but my body feels good as well.
What was the review's verdict on Blues?
I had a lot of love for good UK Cheese, and this hits similar buttons, but in a fresh and enjoyable way.
How strong is Blues?
The archive record notes THC Unknown and CBD <1% for Blues. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Blues suitable for beginners?
Some consumers report feeling paranoid or anxious with Blues, so beginners should start with a very small amount and give it time before consuming more. Individual tolerance varies considerably.
Is Blues indica or sativa?
Blues is recorded as hybrid. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
What are the potential downsides of Blues?
Commonly reported side effects include paranoid, dry mouth and dizzy. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
Is every Blues sample identical?
No. Phenotype, cultivation methods, storage conditions and batch differences can materially change appearance, aroma, flavour and reported character. The archive records what was observed in specific samples — your experience may differ.
Why is Blues also called Livers?
Blues, also known as Livers, is a UK cannabis cultivar that originated in the Sheffield area during the late 1980s. Like Cheese, it is widely believed to be a phenotype of the original Skunk #1. The nickname Livers is said to come from the surname of the grower who first cultivated it in South Yorkshire.