Genetic Lineage of Cali Gold CBD
The cannabis strain Cali Gold strain is a cross between DS Gold and Jah OG Kush and, having written hundreds of strain reviews over the years, I expected Cali Gold CBD to be a cross between this Cali Gold and another anonymous high-CBD strain.
However, in this case, Cali Gold CBD (also known as Von Baren) appears to have no connection to the high-THC variety. Instead, Cali Gold CBD is the stunning and unique result of a 500+ plant pheno hunt after crossing two popular CBD strains, T1 and The Wife.
This hybrid strain is spectacularly indica-dominant and is very popular amongst experienced smokers and medicinal users and, as such, good harvests of Cali Gold CBD have a tendency to sell out very quickly.
Cali Gold CBD Flower Strain Review
As with any CBD product, you should always check that your CBD flower vendor is able to provide you with a third-party lab report that verifies the cannabinoid content of the flower you’re buying.
You should always make sure that the Delta-9 THC percentage is below or equal to .3%, because any flower that tests above .3% is considered to be a cannabis strain. You should also be aware, when checking the lab results, that the total Delta-9 THC is different from the total THC level. Total THC can be slightly higher than .3% since it also includes other forms of THC, like Delta-8 THC.
Effects
Like its cannabis counterpart, Cali Gold CBD is particularly popular due to its ability to make an impression on its user in a matter of seconds, and that includes the mental and physical effects you feel. When you smoke or vape this strain, it’s hard not to notice the powerfully sedating and stress-relieving qualities it imparts almost immediately.
Just a couple of puffs in and a wave of relaxation washes over you, starting with your head, neck, and facial muscles, right the way down to your ankles, feet, and toes.
As you can imagine, this makes Cali Gold CBD an ideal strain to smoke in the evenings and a fantastic accompaniment to your bedtime routine. I wouldn’t want to smoke this strain during the day unless it was a blissful, movie and munchie-filled (lazy) Sunday. Or if I was getting a massage. This strain would take a good massage to the next level.
Common use cases for Cali Gold (Von Baren) are;
- Pain
- Inflammation
- Sleep
- Anxiety
- Stress
Flavor Profile
A strain’s flavor and aroma comes from the terpenes contained within it and some strains have stronger terpene profiles than others. Cali Gold is one of them.
It’s not unusual for this strain to contain between 3% and 5% terpenes which becomes apparent in its incredibly powerful flavors of gas, pine, and spice. It’s a refreshing and clean smoke that makes you want to savor the smoke in your mouth for longer than usual.
Dominant terpenes:
- Caryophyllene
- Myrcene
- Limonene
Aroma
That potent terpene profile also announces itself to the entire room through the aroma of the strain, as soon as you break open the seal of the bag or jar of flower. It’s deliciously pungent, skunky, and slightly sweet, and it will keep your nose locked to the jar in a long, blissful inhale for longer than usual.
Visuals
Cali Gold typically has beautiful, stickier-than-usual buds that have a fairly dense structure. They glisten with trichomes and have lots of orange and golden-yellow pistils dispersed across the surface giving the buds an almost yellowish glow.
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My favorite vendors of Cali Gold CBD are Green Unicorn Farms and WNC CBD, but at time of publishing, Green Unicorn Farms had already sold out of their batch and WNC CBD only have this limited edition strain available in pre rolls now.
Best vendors of Cali Gold CBD flower
Green Unicorn Farms
Green Unicorn Farms is one of our all-time favorite flower vendors and it’s not surprising that they ran out of their batch so quickly since it was testing at a highly impressive 5% terpenes. Now that they’ve run out, they’re recommending fans of Cali Gold try out their Half Baked CBD strain instead.
I have to agree with the team at Green Unicorn Farms on this as Half Baked does share similarly powerful sedating effects, but the aroma and flavors aren’t quite as pungent. It’s also less sticky, making Half Baked much easier to break down in order to pack a bowl or roll a joint.
WNC
WNC also has a very tasty batch of Cali Gold CBD that is testing at just over 3% terpenes. It’s available in packs of five pre rolls that contain a full gram of flower in each. At the moment, they’re on sale for just $25 per pack, so if I were you I’d buy as many as you can, while you still can!
WNC’s pre rolls are very high quality too. They’re always perfectly rolled and they smoke smoothly and evenly from the first to the final toke.
Cali Gold Carts
Sometimes I want a hit of CBD but can’t be bothered to roll a joint or even pack a bowl (lazy, right?), so it’s times like these that I reach for my CBD vape.
Binoid
If you’re looking for some tasty Cali Gold terps in a vape cartridge, then head over to Binoid’s website and check out their Cali Gold HHC carts. These carts take their bold and fruity recipe from the cannabis Cali Gold strain and these terpenes combined with the HHC make for a very uplifting, heady, and hazy experience.
These vape carts also promote supreme relaxation making them perfect for relieving aches and pains, without locking you into the couch.