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α-Humulene
Humulene (hu-mu-lean) • noun Aroma: Humulene, the name deriving from the Humulus Lupulus, is known for having an aroma of earth and musk, with some consumers noticing a scent of sage or ginger. Flavor: Humulene, aka alpha-caryophyllene, has a distinct “hoppy” flavor that is often associated with beer. Often times this terpene provides an underlying…
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β-Myrcene
Myrcene (mir-seen) • noun Aroma: Myrcene is known for producing an earthy, musky smell. This terpenes is so common in cannabis, that it is a little more difficult to pin point unless in high concentrations. Flavor: Myrcene, or beta-myrcene, has a flavor profile that can be best described as the “signature” cannabis flavor. This is commonly…
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β-Caryophyllene
Caryophyllene (cary-oh-fi-lean) • noun Aroma: Caryophyllene has a smell that may be familiar to most consumers. This terpene shares the same scent as black pepper. Caryophyllene is one of the most common terpenes found in cannabis and other plants. Flavor: Like its’ aroma, the flavor profile of caryophyllene is again very similar to black pepper. This can…
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Terpinolene
Terpinolene (terp-in-oh-lean) • noun Aroma: Terpinolene, also known as delta-terpinene, has a complex smell that is very distinct and unique. The aroma is often describe as herbal and floral with a hint of citrus. Because this terpene is a cousin of a-Pinene, there are subtle undertones of smoke and wood. This terpene is often utilized…
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β-Ocimene
Ocimene (oh-si-mean) • noun Aroma: Ocimene has an herbaceous scent to it that tends to be over powered by other terpenes. Indicating this terpene by scent alone is very difficult. Flavor: Ocimene has a sweet, citrus flavor profile. Again, this is often due to the presence of other citrus terpenes as ocimene itself is not…
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β-Pinene
Pinene (pine-neen) • noun Aroma: Beta-Pinene has a very strong wood and pine aroma. Noticeably similar to the smell that fills the air when walking through a forest. Flavor: The flavor profile of beta-pinene is expected to be herbal with strong pine tones coming through. Benefits/Effects: Sativa Hybrid Indica The consumption of beta-pinene has shown…
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Linalool
Linalool (lean-ah-lol) • noun Aroma: Linalool is probably the most recognizable terpene to the common consumer. The scent that linalool produces is the same scent you get from lavender. Flavor: Although linalool has a very subtle, soft fragrance, the flavor you receive from this terpene is often a floral spice. Benefits/Effects: Sativa Hybrid Indica Linalool…
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Camphene
Camphene (cam-feen) • noun Aroma: Camphene boasts a rich, woodsy scent most commonly compared to damp fir needles. This terpene gives off an earthy, musky scent that has subtle hints of pine. Some consumers reported a damp smell associated with this terpene. Flavor: Camphene has an earthy flavor profile that is hard to distinguish amongst…