FIND MORE MARIJUANA COVERAGE AT WESTWORD.COM/MARIJUANA MARIJUANA S T RAIN GANG Marshmallow OG doesn’t taste like s’mores, but it will roast you like a campfi re. Mallow Out BY HERBERT FUEGO A summer campfi re in the great outdoors has become increasingly rare in Colorado as wildfi res become more common. At the cur- rent rate, we’re only going to be able to roast hot dogs and marshmallows over our kitchen stoves, so we’ll need to fi nd alternatives. Can Marshmallow OG answer the call? Ranger Ricks would warn against smok- ing in the public and mountains and whatnot, and we agree with the sentiment — don’t litter or smoke next to dry vegetation, folks — but asking a stoner not to smoke weed on a hike is like asking a fi sh to stay dry. If you’re going to toke in the wild responsibly, then a s’mores-inspired strain with Mike Tyson power sounds like the right choice. Marshmallow OG reportedly comes from a mix of Chemdog D, Jet Fuel Gelato and Triangle Kush. None of those strains scream confection fl avors, but this doesn’t appear to be a play on words based on the family tree, either, so maybe Marshmallow OG was simply bred to roast me over an open fl ame. A creamy candy fl avor could just be the cherry on top. The initial smells and tastes of Marshmal- low OG were interesting and memorable, but hard to pinpoint. The strain’s effects were easier to recognize, though, and instantly impressed. While I wouldn’t recommend Marshmallow OG before the hike or camp- site setup, it’s a prime choice for winding down before the sun sets, and the perfect fi ller for a Louisville Slugger-sized joint during a Sandlot-watching party. Looks: Marshmallow OG is one of the sexier buds I’ve come across this year. Full, plump calyxes have dark streaks of olive and purple, which look like velvet underneath the thick sheen of trichomes. Smell: Too pungent to dissect at fi rst, 36 Marshmallow OG’s aroma showcased an uncommon and enjoyable mix of role play- ers after my nostrils regained their bearings. Sharp notes of honey and mellow hints of vanilla created a sweet, creamy chaser to the heavy gas up front, with skunky, earthy smells rounding it out. Flavor: Marshmallow OG’s sweet and gassy characteristics combine to create some- thing sharper than the smell implies, but hints of vanilla, herbal zest and a surprise nutty fl avor give the taste that creamy-side users are looking for — though you might have to think that into existence with weaker versions. Effects: Marshmallow OG somehow had me excitable and calm at the same time. I was more engaged in conversation and activi- ties, but with a mellow disposition. Although strong on the eyes and extremely effective at making my stomach growl, the high was never disorienting, and always allowed me a couple of hours of focus and motivation before putting me out for good. Those with lower tolerances are likely to feel those effects sooner, however, given the potency of the Marshmallow OG available in Denver right now. Where to fi nd it: We’ve spotted Marshmal- low OG at Affi nity, Boulder Wellness Cannabis Co., Buddy Boy, the Center, Colorado Harvest Company, Den-Rec, Green Man Cannabis, Happy Camper, Lakeshore Cannabis, Local Product of Colorado, Lova, Medicine Man, Mile High Wellness-Green Street, Mighty Tree, Oasis Cannabis Superstores, Rocky Road, Sim- ply Pure, Spark Dispensary and Trenchtown. 710 Labs and Natural Remedies, two popular growing operations in Colorado, have both recently dropped Marshmallow OG at dispensaries. Haze, another wholesale cultivation, also grows the strain. If you can still fi nd (and afford) it, the 710 half-ounce, the only fl ower quantity sold by the brand, is worth saving for, but there are pre-rolls available, too. You’ll have a much easier time fi nding the Natty Rems version, a formidable and potent cut in its own right. Natty Rems and 710 also produce concen- trated forms of Marshmallow OG, including several live extractions and vape pods, as well as syringes fi lled with Rick Simpson Oil from 710. Suggest a strain at [email protected]. MAY 26-JUNE 1, 2022 WESTWORD | REAL ESTATE | RENTALS | HEALTH WELLNESS | SERVICES | EMPLOYMENT | ADULT | MUSIC | CLASSIFIED | westword.com HERBERT FUEGO
