White Cheddar Popcorn by Big Top
96 Points
As an edible judge for the California State Fair Cannabis Awards, I was able to sample and review many products that I had never tried before. That’s always fun, but it can also be a bit of a crapshoot sometimes. There are a lot of subpar products out there. One product that I was really looking forward to trying was the Big Top White Cheddar Popcorn. I LOVE white cheddar popcorn, and I always enjoy trying unique edibles instead of the same old gummies, chocolates and baked goods that dominate the market.
Each bag of Big Top White Cheddar Popcorn contains 100mg of THC. The serving size is five kernels, which is 10mg of THC, so there are supposedly 50 kernels (give or take) in the package. This review is based on my Minimum Effective Dose (MED), or the smallest amount needed to achieve the desired effect. My MED currently sits at 100mg of THC, so I consumed the entire bag. If you are unsure of your MED, it is recommended to start with 5mg of THC, or 2-3 kernels. Wait 90 minutes, then incrementally add 5mg as needed. I will say, this product was so delicious that eating only 2-3 kernels could be a challenge. For that reason, I think this product is better suited for those with a higher MED, but if you have the willpower to stop after 2-3 kernels, more power to you! Remember, your MED may change as your tolerance gets higher or lower.
The popcorn comes in a sleek looking bag with fun designs and fonts on the front. It has a very “carnival-esque” design, which is fun and fits with the theme. Once inside the bag, the familiar aroma of white cheddar and popcorn is instantly evident, but there’s a little something else there too, and that’s the scent of ice water hash. This cheesy, earthy aroma is very pleasant, and my mouth is watering just thinking about it again. Big Top uses 100% solventless ice water hash in their infusion, and it is the perfect choice. Biting into that first kernel brought me back to my youth when I would get a bag of Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn in my lunch or as a snack. I personally don’t know how anyone could stop after 2-3 kernels, but I also don’t have the most willpower when it comes to snacks. Everything about this popcorn was spot on. From the flavor, to the texture, to the amount of cheddar; everything was great. I polished off the entire bag in no time.
Because there were no expected effects or “sativa”, “hybrid” or “indica” qualifiers, I consumed the popcorn in the same manner as I usually do with such products. I ate it before dinner in order to enjoy the effects while sitting on the couch with my wife binge-watching some TV. It took about an hour for the effects to take hold, but once they did, they were very pleasant. Not too racy, not too tiring, but a nice balance right in the middle. Inside, I felt a euphoric rush that was exciting and uplifting, while outside my body was very relaxed. I enjoy this balanced combo of effects that I don’t find too often in many edibles. It opens up a whole world of use cases for this product. While binge watching TV was fine, I would also like to try the popcorn at a sporting event, a live show (one where I’m sitting, as I didn’t really have the energy to dance) or a picnic in the park. For those with a lower tolerance, a good idea could be to buy a bag of (non-infused) white cheddar popcorn, and then mix in a few kernels of the Big Top popcorn, so that you can enjoy more than just a couple kernels. By the time the effects wore off just before bed, I was left relaxed and was able to easily slip into a good night’s sleep.
My experience with the Big Top White Cheddar Popcorn was fantastic. This was a product that I had never seen or tried before, and I was delighted that I had such a great experience. The packaging, the flavor, the effects; all were spectacular. I clearly was not alone in my thinking, as the other edible judges and I decided to award Big Top White Cheddar Popcorn the Gold Medal for “Chocolates, Baked Goods, Misc.” Congrats to Big Top, and keep putting out great products!
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