48 DECEMBER 1-7, 2022 westword.com WESTWORD | REAL ESTATE | RENTALS | HEALTH WELLNESS | SERVICES | EMPLOYMENT | ADULT | MUSIC | CLASSIFIED | FIND MORE MARIJUANA COVERAGE AT WESTWORD.COM/MARIJUANA Float On BY HERBERT FUEGO Cannabis breeders tend to name their strains in connection with a smell or fl avor, be- cause something called “Strawberry Dream” sounds more appealing to new customers than “Red Eyed Hunger.” I appreciate a grower who doesn’t beat around the bush, though, and lets me know what to expect after smoking a bowl. Zero Gravity, a relatively new strain on the Denver dispensary scene, sounds like a direct path to what I call stoned fl oating, which is a re- laxing but manageable mixture of euphoria and loose limbs. It’s like being too high to go full-on grocery shopping, but still happy to run to the corner store or cook whatever you fi nd in the kitchen. After discovering that Zero Gravity’s parents were Hash Plant and Northern Lights #1, two longstanding and personal-favorite nighttime strains, the prospect of stoned fl oat- ing was a reasonable and welcome expectation during Thanksgiving week. Despite Zero Gravity’s name, however, I later found out that most people use the strain for a quick nap or physical relaxation without the magic carpet ride. That wasn’t exactly my goal for a holiday weekend involv- ing easy conversation and loads of eating. Fortunately, I had time for a few test runs, and the high never tied me down. Over a dozen sessions, Zero Gravity proved to be a reliable evening refreshment and per- fect primer for Thanksgiving. The high was effective at killing worries and annoyances while warming up my body and keeping a smile on my face. I could see those nurturing effects pushing toward physical relaxation for some, but I found them even-tempered. Stay- ing home was just fi ne, but if a fun opportunity to leave the house arose, I could always fl oat away without forgetting my head. Looks: Ranging from fi st-shaped to fox- tailed, the majority of Zero Gravity’s buds are big, dense and intimidating. The indica- forward look is enhanced by dark-green calyxes with stretches of purple and above- average pistil production, along with a sharp layer of trichomes. Smell: As much as I love smelling cannabis, I rarely want to take the scent with me in public. Zero Gravity’s supporting notes are an excep- tion to that rule, though, and should become a body wash. After a thick blast of resinous hash and Kush aromas, sweet hints of berries, citrus and chocolate make appearances, with a soapy, minty blend lingering afterward. Flavor: Hash unsurprisingly controls the taste, but Zero Gravity’s soap and berry fl avors cling to my cheeks as chocolate notes camp out on the back of my tongue. It all combines for a mystery box of Kush charac- teristics, and I’m here for all of them. Effects: Zero Gravity is billed as an ex- clusive nighttime strain with instant and powerful relaxation, and I agree...minus the powerful part. While the high was indeed po- tent and calming, I didn’t feel a strong physical effect, nor was the comedown inescapable. I prefer to use Zero Gravity for a quick liftoff after work. The stress relief and giggles help in shrugging off the day, and the high isn’t sticky enough to keep me on the couch. Where to fi nd it: Zero Gravity has been spotted at A Cut Above, Callie’s Cannabis Shoppe, Colorado Harvest Company, Cook- ies, Doc’s Apothecary, Elements, Elite Can- nabis, Frost Exotics, Golden Meds, L’Eagle, Life Flower Dispensary, Magnolia Road Can- nabis Co., Medicine Man, Silver Stem Fine Cannabis, Stadium Gardens, Star Buds, Twin Peaks Dispensary and Xclusive Cannabis, though more stores are likely to carry it, too. Clearwater and Snaxland, two esteemed wholesale growers, both supply Colorado dispensaries with Zero Gravity, and the Greenery Hash Factory sells old-school hash blends that prominently feature it. A small list of stores sell Zero Gravity kief from Clearwater, as well, which is an instant buy if I ever come across it. Is there a strain you’d like to see profi led? Email [email protected]. Whether you sink or fl oat, Zero Gravity’s high is worth the liftoff. MARIJUANA S T R A I N G A N G HERBERT FUEGO
