Rockstar (AAA+)

           An important quick note, this strain is Rockstar, not to be confused with Rockstar Kush or BC Rockstar, those amazing strains are offspring of this, the original Rockstar. You don’t want to buy a Genesis album thinking you getting nothing but Phil Collins. I mean it is still a good thing, but just not what you may in the mood for.

Rock stars are versatile, able to bang out a track like “Angel of Death” or “War Pig” if you’re in the mood; or they can switch to a ballad like “Stairway to Heaven” or “Piano Man”. Rock Stars can be whatever you need them to be. Rockstar is the same way. Some strains put you in one lane. Rockstar allows the vehicle of your mind, body, and soul to take over all lanes on the expressway. Running the congestion in your mind off the road, delivering you away the aches and pains of the day.

Rockstar has a deep, rich kush-like smell to it. Some might find it slightly overpowering, like a hard guitar riff, but once you get used to the powerful, It has an earthy smell to it, giving off undercurrents of sweet spiciness. The flavour is pleasant as well, not an overpowering smoke, like found in some of the more diesel based strains. You will taste some mild skunkiness, mixed with tangs of tasty citrus.

With big, dense, forest green buds, that are often covered on a lavender snowy haze, Rockstar is a strain that looks as famous as it sounds. Looking like a superstar walking the runway in a purple fur coat. The buds grind up nicely, with a texture that allows it to be consumed in a blunt, papers, vaporizer, or pretty much anyway you could think to enjoy. There is no wrong way to enjoy your favorite band. The dominant terpene in Rockstar is Caryophyllene, Humulene, and Bisabolo, which are great for treating inflammation and gastrointestinal ailments. These give Rockstar great medicinal effects as well as the recreational buzz.

We smokin’

• Rockstar tastes good. There is some skunkiness, which the aroma of it gives you a preview of, but you will also find some citrusy undertones in there too. It doesn’t make you want to rush to get it out of your mouth.
• As long as you don’t try and take a world record type of inhale, Rockstar goes down nicely. And even comes back for an encore.
• Rockstar came over me with more of a high energy buzz than I anticipated at first, before those Indica grains kicked in and toned things down a bit. It was a nice ride to mellowness.
• I didn’t find that Rockstar gave me the “silliness” of other strains (see Pink Biscotti), but left me feeling plenty happy and in an enjoyable headspace.

Recommended Practical Uses

• Insomnia – Having trouble getting to sleep at night? Have plans for later in the day and feel like a nap would help you get through that late evening. Toke on some Rockstar, put on some relaxing music or some of those Rainy night videos on YouTube and drift away into dozeville on puffy clouds of Rockstar smoke. Wake up feeling ready to face whatever the day or night brings your way.
• Appetite inducement – We all have those days where we don’t feel like eating, well most of us do. Having a puff on some Rockstar gave me a case of the munchies that did some damage to my cupboards. A sandwich, a salad and a couple of pastries went missing from my kitchen. No witnesses, but the offender left behind some crumbs, a lemon tahini dressing and wrappers. Every time I smoke Rockstar, my next stop is usually Snackville.
• Anxiety Reduction – It’s hard to have tons of bad and negative thoughts when your mind is being wrapped in a warm, soft cloud or Rockstar smoke. The stresses of work, home and life in general float away for a few hours, allowing you to focus on important things such as “Is Yoda too short to wield two lightsabers” or “Is it wrong to put three types of cheeses on one sandwich” The other problems of life will still be there after you work out the important stuff.

Don’t listen to the music too loudly

• Rockstar, while definitely a hybrid, still has that Indica kick and will likely leave you not wanting to engage in any activities that require too much exertion. In other words, get your important things done before taking in the concert. Rockstars can be demanding.
• Snack sanity. Rockstar will make you munch. Be responsible in your snacking, overconsumption is a possibility, don’t end up on toilet because you had the second pint of Ben & Jerry’s…one was enough.
• If you take a short nap after smoking Rockstar, you will wake up with a buzz still. I like this, some people like to wake up without the LHS (Lingering High Syndrome), I love it.

Rock out.