Hokuzai

Hokuzai is a hybrid strain crossing Slapz and Grapes and Cream. The breeder of record for Hokuzai is not publicly confirmed. It's named after the legendary Japanese ukiyo-e painter, and that artistic sensibility carries through to the flower’s refined aroma and taste. On the nose, you'll pick up bright lemon zest layered over ripe grape and cracked black pepper, with a malt-like undertone that deepens after grinding. The flavor follows suit — citrus-forward with a gassy edge from the Slapz side and a creamy, vine-ripe fruitiness courtesy of Grapes and Cream.

Enthusiasts who've tried this one frequently describe a forehead-focused brightness that arrives within minutes, followed by a gradual shoulder-drop that loosens the body without locking you to the couch. Reviewers note that the Slapz parentage brings a gassy undertow while the Grapes and Cream side keeps the headspace buoyant and social — a push-pull that makes Hokuzai feel distinct from either parent. The buds are large and dense, growing in lime-green clusters with flashes of purple, pale saffron pistils, and a thick blanket of silvery trichomes.