Since our trip out to Boston for Cannabis Week last year, keeping an eye out for premium flower and infused products became a top priority. It’s no secret that the term “premium” often remains overused, especially outside of California. But now, half a decade after cannabis legalization came to Massachusetts, the concept has become more than a reality.
Like most legal states, the weed sold in Mass must be grown there as well. And in these last few years, we continue to see the region paint a bright future for East Coast cannabis. Both Boston and the Berkshires in particular appear to be hubs for the state’s legal weed explosion.
While exploring the Boston recreational/medical dispensary markets, be prepared to see nation-spanning brands and locally-owned powerhouses together. Berkshire Roots, Happy Valley, and Sanctuary Medicinals are just three Grassachusetts gems in the area providing harvests grown by Bay Staters for locals and tourists alike.
Not sure where to look for quality cannabis products in Boston? Don’t worry, because we’ve put together some of the best flower, edibles, extracts, and vaporizers you can find at Boston recreational dispensaries below.
13 Best-Selling Cannabis Strains, Products, and Edibles Available in Boston, Massachusetts
Berkshire Roots Orange Chemeleon
Sativa-dominant | Thank You Jerry (H) x Tangie (H)
One of the most outstanding strains we tried in our Boston Cannabis Week travels was Orange Chemeleon: a brainchild cultivar from the experts at Berkshire Roots. You can get a hold of this citrusy concoction, packaged into eighths, edibles, tinctures, vaporizers, and even dablicators, at their own East Boston recreational dispensary.
We aren’t the only ones who think highly of Orange Chemeleon, either. The cannabis Subreddit r/Trees ranked it the Best Sativa strain, and it was also a finalist in the High Times Cannabis Cup.
Before you even light up Orange Chemeleon, its limonene-fueled aroma floods the senses. The flavor during consumption maintains the reputation and carries a hefty haze with it. Staying true to its sativa genetics, patients may find this strain uplifting and/or energy-boosting.
Browse Boston for Orange Chemeleon
Lowell Herb Co. Smokes and Natural Cannabis
Last year, the California cannabis brand Lowell Herb Co. commenced an expansion into the Massachusetts cannabis market. Now available at select dispensaries, including Berkshire Roots East Boston: the brand’s esteemed “Smokes” – packs of artisan pre-rolled joints.
Lowell Herb Co. gets its name from William “Bull” Lowell, a fictional character who went to jail in 1913 after California’s Poison Act of 1907 was amended to ban the possession of cannabis. The image painted by this story emphasizes their commitment to honest farming and quality.
Browse Boston for Lowell Herb Co. Smokes
BR- Deep 6 #55 Flower and Wax
Sativa-dominant | Death Star (SDH) x Krystal Jo (IDH)
Another top-tier strain from Berkshire Roots is the sativa-dominant Deep 6. Both the aforementioned Orange Chemeleon and the Deep 6 #55 belong to Berkshire Roots’ Signature Collection. This curated line consists of carefully concocted cannabis, wax, and edibles created by their in-house experts and represents a glimpse into their top-most shelf.
Deep 6 is a fruit-filled pine forest when it comes to flavor, and the buds are known for being resiny and dense. A cross of Death Star and Krystal Jo, Berkshire Roots recommends this one for daytime use, as patients and customers may discover a clear-headed, attentive experience.
Browse Boston for Deep 6 #55
Fernway Carts
The vaporizer game is already a fierce one in Massachusetts. Fernway, however, is one brand you will likely see in any Boston dispensary.
The 510 cartridges created by Fernway stand out before they even leave the box. Their commitment is certain though, in that these vapes are uniquely designed to be shock-proof and leak-free. What’s better yet is their two assortments, the Strain Collection and Flavor Line, offer delectable options containing tried-and-true genetics. There’s always a good cannabis experience in-store with Fernway products.
Browse Boston for Fernway
Berkshire Basics Sacari Flower
Super Critical Silver Haze (I) X The Purps (H)
As part of their mission to “Bring the Berkshires to Boston,” Berkshire Roots presents their Basics line. While the Signature Collection focuses on potent, high-caliber cannabis, Berkshire Basics is for low-volume consumers and first-timers alike. That’s not to say Sacari is lacking either – it’s packed with hazy, fruity terpenes and various amplifying cannabinoids.
The Sacari strain, for that matter, is also available as a crumble in the Signature Bends assortment. While the highly potent, lemony concentrate may come and go more frequently, the Berkshire Roots East Boston dispensary often stocks Sacari flower and pre-rolls, as well as several other affordable strains from the Basics collection. Keep an eye out for all three.
Browse Boston for Sacari
Coast Cannabis Chocolates and Gummies
Massachusetts cannasseurs have definitely seen these products on dispensary shelves before. Best known for their unique chocolate recipe, Coast is a true Bay State gem and trendsetter for the market. Unmistakable recipes for their 100mg chocolate bars, such as Key Lime Pie and S’mores, offer a wide variety of flavors.
Not a fan of chocolate? Coast Cannabis also offers a line of gummies as well. Fruity flavors like Sour Watermelon, Wildberry, and Mango build a vegan, gluten-free orchard of all-natural 5mg candies.
Browse Boston for COAST Cannabis
BR-Zombie Virus Flower
Indica | Pure Indica x Diesel (S)
A plague sets upon Boston this year, and Berkshire Roots is Patient Zero. During your visit at their East Boston dispensary, be on the lookout for Zombie Virus from the Berkshire Essentials collection. This product assortment is reserved for their “indispensable” items – flower, edibles, and extracts that are an absolute must-try.
In a whirling sea of cannabis genetics, sometimes the OG’s remain supreme. Zombie Virus is a cross of Pure Indica and Diesel, making it a steady hybrid but ultimately indica-dominant. Its flavor is primarily herbal with gassy/diesel undertones. Users of this encapsulating strain might experience a full-fledged body high that’s as relaxing as it is potent.
Browse Boston for Zombie Virus
Cantrip Seltzers
Originally based out of California, Cantrip presently stands as one out of a handful of cannabis brands focused on the ever-booming beverage trade. Why should you drink your cannabis? Well, there are a couple of reasons. For one, it hides in plain sight during any drinking setting; plus, the nanoemulsion tech makes cannabinoids water-soluble, offering a rapid onset of effects.
As a brand, Cantrip offers an alternative to alcohol – a “hangout without the hangover” as they call it. And while other companies like LEVIA and Hi5 hit the 5mg THC limit on their cans, this product line combines 3mg THC with 2mg of CBD. So keep an eye out for Cantrip if you need a product that is subtle, sweet, and plenty hazy.
Browse Boston for Cantrip
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Treeworks Tinctures
A general rule of thumb when browsing your Boston dispensary menu for proper cannabis: always look for a terpene profile. These optional tables illustrate the presence of terps in a product and represent an extra step taken by brands to be honest with their consumers. Treeworks is one such group that uses these profiles to better inform users’ cannabis experiences.
Full-spectrum RSO tinctures are the Treeworks specialty, with three different varieties available. Dream Drops, Daily Drops, and Purist Drops are their names for indica, sativa, and hybrid blends respectively. Tinctures serve as an excellent option for patients and regimented dosers due to the disclosure provided by measuring out your THC before consumption. Grab yourself a 1ML sample vial at Berkshire Roots or another Boston dispensary to see what the buzz is about.
Browse Boston for Treeworks
Berkshire Roots Great White Shark Flower
Indica | Super Skunk #1 x Brazilian x South Indian Sativa
Looking for a monster of a full-body high? Take a stop in at Berkshire Roots in Boston and get a hold of some Great White Shark cannabis. The oddly energizing Indica-dominant is a member of the brand’s Essentials Collection. The flower is also available in pre-roll form, including an infused option.
Such an ambitious combination of landrace strains with a heavy lifter like Super Skunk bears quite powerful fruit. This strain is loaded with various terpenes that mix fruity, skunky, and gassy flavors together. Despite being an indica, some claim that Great White Shark may bring a productive, euphoric aura. It is also known to have a long-lasting high, which might make this strain a great option for patients treating chronic pain.
Browse Boston for Great White Shark
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Hi5 Cannabis Seltzers
Another infused seltzer to look out for on the Massachusetts market is Hi5. Created by Theory Wellness, the Hi5 beverages get the name from their ability to kick in within five minutes. The brand’s founding retailer may not have a Boston dispensary, but you can still find these drinks at Berkshire Roots, Happy Valley, and Ascend Wellness.
Much like the aforementioned Cantrip seltzers, Hi5 draws upon nano-emulsification to distill their THC at a microscopic level. As a result, the buzz experienced is quick to manifest and dissipate, making dosing very easy. Each can clocks in at 5mg THC, and come in flavors like Winter Mule, Lime, and Peach Mango.
Browse Boston for Hi5
Berkshire Roots 10th Planet and the Phenos: Flower and Extracts of Various Phenotypes
Indica | Quattro Kush (Pluto Cut) x Planet of the Grapes
When a female cannabis plant produces seeds, no two are exactly the same. Based on the growing conditions and other factors, each seed may offer stronger or weaker genetic markers for the production of resin, terpenes, plant height, etc. These many variants of genetic expression, or phenotypes, pave the way for cultivators to fine-tune their strains. The result is best witnessed in the hands of experts like those at Berkshire Roots.
As part of their Essentials Collection, Berkshire Roots in East Boston package multiple 10th Planet phenos. The strain itself is an excellent foundation for the project, as the genetics behind 10th Planet offer traits of OG Kush and Sour Diesel, creating a gassy, resinous crop that is readily matched by a grape aroma.
10th Planet phenotypes to look out for include Eris #98, Marduk #45, and Nibiru #77. Throughout all three variants are options like sugar, crumble, affordable pre-ground halves, and boatloads of flower.
Browse Boston for 10th Planet Phenotypes
No East Boston Dispensary Menu Remains the Same…
As time goes by, these strains may be replaced by other top shelf cannabis in Boston. Another primary, consistent factor in the quality of weed, however, is the cultivators. So, if you aren’t finding the strains in this list on your trip to a Boston recreational dispensary, look for their brands instead. Growers and lab techs like Berkshire Roots, for instance, are here to stay, and they will continue to provide supreme, ever-improving cannabis to the Bay State capital.
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