Strain Review: Matanuska Thunder Fuck

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Remember the first time you tried Alaska Thunder Fuck? The fastest-acting sativa you'd ever smoked, with a sweet, savory taste as memorable as its name—if only there was more of a body high.

Pure Oregon recently had an impressive harvest of Matanuska Thunder Fuck, the hybrid sibling from Mr. Thunderfuck's second marriage named for a valley in south of the Alaska Range, and it's unreal. Visually, it's nothing to write home about: the glittering hairs and pine-forest smell are subtle, with an equally forgettable flavor. Don't be fooled by the aesthetic humility: M.T.F. is a foolproof headache remedy, from migraines to post-Snow Day hangovers. Expect an immediate, focused head high accompanied by physical relaxation à la indica.

The downside: It turns your brain on and if there's no stimulation, your energy is funneled into acute reflection. After enjoying a Girls episode with my Alaskan friend, I couldn't sleep for hours, unpleasantly revisiting regrettable nights from my sexual past. M.T.F. is a great strain for smokers who want an indica-high with sativa-functionality, and an ideal crossover for indica-lovers who'd like to try a sativa. Liberty Farms has grown this hybrid for twenty years, and every nug of any Liberty strain is quality, not to mention Sunrise Labs verified. The buds can only be found at Pure Oregon (North Interstate and Mississippi), but their edibles can be found at dispensaries around town.

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