RIVER VALLEY RELIEF: New on the market in Arkansas.

This is the first of a new weekly series of reviews of Arkansas medical marijuana strains.

Strain: Grape Pie #2
Indica-dominant hybrid
Genetics: Cherry Pie x Grape Stomper
Cultivator: River Valley Relief
THC: 23.4%
Price: $40 per one-eighth ounce before tax

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I’m always excited to try cannabis from a new cultivator. So when products from River Valley Relief showed up on local Weedmaps menus, I made a quick trip to pick up Grape Pie #2 from Good Day Farm Dispensary in Little Rock.

Several different strains are newly available from River Valley Relief, but when I opened the jar, I knew I chose wisely. Inside, I saw pristine buds. Each perfectly trimmed purple and green nugget glistened with frosty trichomes. An intoxicating aroma of sweet, creamy grapes and berries washed over me with hints of peppery, earthy fuel. The smell carried through strongly to the flavor, making this some of the most delicious cannabis I’ve tried in recent memory.

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RIVER VALLEY RELIEF: Strong presentation.

Immediately after vaping I received a quick wave of euphoric energy, which settled into a relaxing, giggly, chilled-out stone that lasted about two hours. I found the effects to be pleasantly potent in a way that could appeal to longtime cannabis users and beginners alike. Grape Pie #2 simultaneously provides gentle sativa euphoria without heart-pounding anxiety and a mellow, relaxing body sensation without overwhelming sleepiness. I could enjoy this during the day while doing chores, or in the evening watching TV or hanging out with friends. Even the packaging impresses. It’s elegantly designed and includes not only the standard THC percentage, but also the CBD percentage and the strain’s top three terpenes. If Grape Pie #2 is an indicator of the type of quality and genetics we can expect from River Valley Relief, I can’t wait to try their other strains. Highly recommended.

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Dr. Yes is not an actual medical doctor, so take his prescriptions for what they are, insight from a longtime stoner who lives and thrives in the straight 9-5 world.