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Cannabis Strain Review: Brain Candy

Type of High: Head
Try it: before creating
Optimum Time of Day: Afternoon
Spectrum: 97% Indica
Dominant Terpene: Humulene
Effect Percentage
Creative
75%
Happy
55%
Deeply Relaxing
50%
Hungry
50%
Focused
45%
Side Effect Percentage
Hungry
20%

Brain Candy has an ASHI score of 5 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 97% Indica.

a section describing the experience of consuming this strain of cannabis

The Creative, Happy, Deeply Relaxing, Hungry and Focused effects of Brain Candy produce a Head high for cannabis users. Afternoon is the best time to experience this strain. Brain Candy has been reported by users as being used for Depression, Loss Of Appetite, Insomnia, Migraines and Pain.

Common Usage
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The Flavor Story

Brain Candy's primary terpenes are Humulene and Ocimene. 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 Brain Candy that includes: Berry, Blueberry, Fruity and Strawberry, ending with a blast of Berry on the exhale.

The Aroma Story

Aroma... Brain Candy has an aroma profile of Berry, Candy, Earthy, Fruity and Skunky.

the labs - a section where the levels of different cannabinoids found in this strain of cannabis are shared based on lab testing
THC
23%
CBD
CBN
CBDV
CBD-A
CBG-A

Brain Candy presents Humulene and Ocimene terpenes. The average THC level is 23%.

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 Brain Candy 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, Brain Candy should harvest around October you can expect average height and moderate yield.

the recipes

What's Cooking?

The garlic notes from Wings will pair nicely with dominant terpene, Humulene, from Brain Candy. The Humulene terpenes will add a smoky flavor to the wings. Since we suggest you try Brain Candybefore 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