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Cannabis Strain Review: Americano

Type of High: Head and Body
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Night
Spectrum: 72% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Caryophyllene
Effect Percentage
Deeply Relaxing
73%
Euphoric
63%
Creative
53%
Focused
43%
Energetic
33%
Side Effect Percentage
Dry Eyes
33%
Headache
33%

Americano has an ASHI score of 4 out of 11, and a BPS rating of 11 out of 50. The ASHI score, or Ascendancy Strains Heat Index, speaks to how popular it is at this moment in time. Think of it as measuring the flash in the pan strains that are hot right now for consumers. Social media discussions, consumer ratings and reviews are all data points that feed into this score.

BPS, or Brand Power Score, is more institution facing and looks more at data points which reflect how much respect and power this strain has to the industry. Strains that have articles written about them, sold as seeds, award history and inclusion in a strain directory are all examples of data points which feed into a BPS rating. The genetic blend of this strain is 72% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Deeply Relaxing, Euphoric, Creative, Focused and Energetic effects of Americano produce a Head and Body high for cannabis users. Night is the best time to experience this strain. Americano has been reported by users as being used for Insomnia, Migraines, Pain, Nausea and Stress.

Common Usage
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Information found on this site is not meant to be used as or in place of medical advice. Seek advice from a medical professional to address your personal needs.

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The Flavor Story

Americano's primary terpenes are Caryophyllene. Terpenes affect flavor but also provide their own set of medical and experiential effects. When smoked, vaporized or incorporated into an edible, you'll get hit with the flavor profile from Americano that includes: Earthy, Lemon, Pungent and Woody, ending with a blast of Earthy on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Take a whiff! Americano has an aroma profile of Pine, Skunky and Sweet.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
18 - 20%
CBD
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Americano presents Caryophyllene terpenes. The average THC level is 18 - 20%.

the grow - a section describing the growth information for this strain of cannabis
Best Results Preferred Climate Grow Difficulty
Indoors and outdoors warm climate Average

Outdoor Grow Info

Harvest Time Height Yield
October Average Moderate

Indoor Grow Info

Indoor Harvest Time Indoor Height Indoor Yield
8-10 weeks Average Moderate

The difficulty to grow Americano is known for being average. For growers looking to cultivate indoors, you can expect average height to be with a yield of moderate in about 8-10 weeks. Outdoors, Americano should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The bacon notes from Weed Bacon will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Caryophyllene, from Americano. The Caryophyllene terpenes will add complex herbal, woody notes, enriching the natural bacon flavors. Since we suggest you try Americanobefore creating, you might want to check out our recipe for Coffee Cake. Using this strain with our Coffee Cake recipe, paired with your favorite cup of coffee or tea will put you exactly where you need to be for making art, building worlds or composing symphonies.

Suggested Recipes For This Strain