Cultivar record / calipo
CaliPo
The bong smoke gives a sweet orange flavour reminiscent of the smell of the strain, but not overtly strong tasting when smoked in this way.
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Background
This one is new to the UK market, bred by Arc Fams & the Cali_Po Cartel. CaliPo is a sativa-dominant strain that is making its way around the UK right now. Originally bred in 2014, the current batch came from a 2017 seed selection that saw 10 mother plants. Suffering from neglect and even some spider mite, eventually - and fortunately - this phenotype was saved.
Appearance
This sample looks great - it feels solid i.e. dense, and it is well-developed with good trim job and good colouration. The pistils are a rich golden colour, and the bud itself is made up of shades of light green.
As I was handling this it is sprinkling trichomes everywhere, and I already can't wait to get it into the grinder and smoke some!
Aroma
Apparently, the genetics of this strain are not known (at least by us or my contacts at this stage), but I can smell strong orange and citrus, with hints of grapefruit.
The CaliPo smells sweet without the pungency, setting it apart from Marmalade, ODV3 and the other awesome orange-inspired cannabis strains I've come across.
The aroma of this sample is perhaps one of my favourite things about it. A delicious orange aroma that isn't what you would expect. Breaking open the flower, I get literal hints of Calippo (the ice lolly popular during my childhood), so it feels particularly well-named.
Taste
Consuming this through my Snoop Dogg Mothership bong, this seems to unleash a lot of power very quickly. The high kicks in fast, resulting in very red eyes.
I also coughed a fair bit after two bowls, partially due to a cough I was suffering from at the moment. The bong smoke gives a sweet orange flavour reminiscent of the smell of the strain, but not overtly strong tasting when smoked in this way.
Vaping this in the Mighty Vaporizer, I get the delicious nuances of the sweet orange notes - like a sweet zesty sort of taste. It tastes smooth and clean, delicious at 180 degrees celsius.
The Calippo ice lolly taste is also detectable in the vaporizer, so I was glad I opted to use the Mighty for this review. Vaping is my preferred consumption method when it comes to the CaliPo cannabis strain by Arc Farms and the Cali_Po Cartel.
Effects
As mentioned above, this one kicked in hard, and it kicks in fast. As a sativa-dominant strain, this is the sort of thing I prefer to smoke in the daytime, but red it made my eyes, so it maybe not the best one for discreet daytime smoking!
The effects are very nice, uplifting and clear-headed. The head high of CaliPo leaves me feeling creative and inspired.
Conclusion
I like how different the CaliPo strain is to other strains. I also like the effects of this one, making it good for smoking in the daytime.
The UK is bringing some fire to the table with this one, and I look forward to seeing more reaction to it from an international audience.
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.
CaliPo Questions
What did the CaliPo review say about its background?
Originally bred in 2014, the current batch came from a 2017 seed selection that saw 10 mother plants.
What did the reviewed CaliPo flower look like?
The pistils are a rich golden colour, and the bud itself is made up of shades of light green.
What aroma did the CaliPo review describe?
Apparently, the genetics of this strain are not known (at least by us or my contacts at this stage), but I can smell strong orange and citrus, with hints of grapefruit.
How did CaliPo taste in the review?
The bong smoke gives a sweet orange flavour reminiscent of the smell of the strain, but not overtly strong tasting when smoked in this way.
What effects did the CaliPo review describe?
The effects are very nice, uplifting and clear-headed.
What was the review's verdict on CaliPo?
The UK is bringing some fire to the table with this one, and I look forward to seeing more reaction to it from an international audience.
How strong is CaliPo?
The archive record notes THC Unknown and CBD <1% for CaliPo. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is CaliPo indica or sativa?
CaliPo is recorded as hybrid. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
Is every CaliPo 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.